Baked Ricotta
Treat yourself to this creamy, decadent Baked Ricotta Dip recipe ... it's easy to make and so delicious!
Servings: 6 to 8 people
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
For Roasted Garlic:
- 1 large head garlic
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
For Baked Ricotta:
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¾ teaspoon truffle salt
Instructions
Prepare Roasted Garlic:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Remove excess papery skin from garlic head, leaving cloves intact. Use a sharp knife to slice tops off cloves.
- Drizzle garlic with oil, then rub oil over cloves. Sprinkle garlic lightly with salt.
- Wrap garlic in foil, then roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until browned and tender. Set aside to cool.
Prepare Baked Ricotta:
- When garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic cloves from skins, then roughly chop.
- Add garlic, ricotta, half the mozzarella, lemon zest, and truffle salt to a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Lightly oil a medium, oven-safe skillet (or pie pan), then add ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake ricotta until hot and browned around edges, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with bread and veggies for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to read the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, serving suggestions, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal
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