Name: Baked Ricotta Dip
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 lemon, for zest; 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Naan bread, pita chips, or crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Recipes

Baked Ricotta Dip

8 servings

30 minutes total

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Ingredients

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lemon, for zest
15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Naan bread, pita chips, or crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Steps

Preheat oven to 425°F. Chop garlic and zest lemon (1 teaspoon). Combine all ingredients (except bread) until blended.
Spread mixture in 2-quart baking dish. Bake 10–15 minutes or until hot. Set aside to cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with naan bread, pita chips, or crusty bread for dipping, if desired.

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 330mg, Total Carb 3g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 7g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 0%