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    Home » Snacks & Sides

    Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta Dip

    Published: Feb 21, 2021 » Modified: Dec 2, 2021 by Haley » This post may contain affiliate links

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    This baked ricotta recipe is taken up a notch with the addition of delicious roasted garlic – making it roasted garlic baked ricotta dip. Yes, a whole head of roasted garlic. It sounds like a lot, but adds such delicious flavor. And the roasted garlic paired with the bright lemon makes this a ricotta appetizer you'll never want to stop dipping crusty bread into.

    INGREDIENT NOTES:

    • Ricotta cheese: Deliciously creamy, especially when baked. Whole milk ricotta cheese is best.
    • Parmesan cheese: The addition of parmesan cheese adds a great salty cheese flavor which is great paired with the more mild ricotta cheese.
    • Garlic: A whole head of roasted garlic really makes this dip addicting.
    • Lemon zest: Just a little bit of lemon zest brings some freshness.
    • Shallot: Grating a shallot into the dip gives it great flavor without chunks of shallot.
    • Red pepper flakes: A little spice. Totally optional.
    • Fresh rosemary: Similar to the lemon zest – rosemary pairs great with ricotta cheese for some fresh herby flavor.

    KITCHEN ITEMS YOU'LL NEED:

    • Medium-sized bowl
    • Spoon
    • Small baking sheet
    • Aluminum foil
    • Measuring cups & spoons
    • Fine grater / zester
    • 6" baking dish
    • Dip prepared for baking
    • Dip right out of the oven with bread around it
    • Dip on napkin

    HOW TO MAKE ROASTED GARLIC BAKED RICOTTA DIP:

    1. Step 1: Roast the garlic. Cut about 1-½" off the top of the head of the garlic to expose the cloves. Place in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in a 400℉ oven for 45 minutes.
    2. Step 2: Combine all ingredients. In a medium-sized bowl, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the head and mash it a bit with the spoon. Add in the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated lemon zest, grated shallot, red pepper flakes, chopped rosemary, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
    3. Step 3: Bake. Spoon the roasted garlic ricotta mixture into your oven-safe baking dish. Bake at 425℉ for 20-25 minutes until slightly bubbly and golden on the edges. Serve with crusty bread and crackers.

    OPTIONAL TOPPINGS FOR BAKED RICOTTA DIP:

    I'm a purest when it comes to this recipe because I find it to be delicious as is, but if you want to add a topping here are a few that I think would be delicious:

    • Chopped pecans
    • A drizzle of honey
    • Crumbled bacon
    • Fresh parsley

    MORE DELICIOUS DIP RECIPES:

    • Spicy Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
    • Cheesy Garlic Knot Pizza Dip
    • Lemony Whipped Feta Dip
    • Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
    Dip with bread and rosemary
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    Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta Dip

    This baked ricotta recipe is taken up a notch with the addition of delicious roasted garlic – making it roasted garlic baked ricotta dip. Yes, a whole head of roasted garlic. It sounds like a lot, but adds such delicious flavor. And the roasted garlic paired with the bright lemon makes this a ricotta appetizer you'll never want to stop dipping crusty bread into.
    4.50 from 4 votes
    Prep time: 15 mins
    Cook time: 1 hr
    Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
    Yield: 4 servings
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    INGREDIENTS 

    • 1 head garlic large
    • 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest about ½ a lemon
    • 1 shallot grated
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
    • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • salt to taste

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat your oven to 400℉ .
    • Cut about 1-½" off the top of the head of the garlic to expose the cloves. Place in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 45 minutes.
    • When the garlic is done, increase the oven to 425℉ 
    • In a medium-sized bowl, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the head and mash it a bit with the spoon. Add in the remaining ingredients – ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated lemon zest, grated shallot, red pepper flakes, chopped rosemary, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
    • Spoon the roasted garlic ricotta mixture into your oven-safe baking dish. Bake at for 20-25 minutes until slightly bubbly and golden on the edges.
    • Serve with crusty bread and crackers. 

    NUTRITION ESTIMATE PER SERVING

    Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: Dip
    Author: Haley
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    1. Erin

      January 01, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      3 stars
      I loved each ingredient but was a bit disappointed in the bland flavor. Maybe another roasted garlic bulb or more Parmesan.

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      • Haley

        January 06, 2022 at 9:00 am

        Hi Erin - I'm sorry you didn't love the recipe! Try adding a bit of salt to taste to bring out the flavors more.

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