Roasted Garlic & Lemon Baked Ricotta Dip
PREP TIME: 5 Mins
TOTAL TIME: 40 Mins
SERVINGS: 16
Appetizer
What you need:
- 1 head garlic
- 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 container (15 oz.) BREAKSTONE’S Ricotta Cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. lemon zest, divided
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
How to make it:
- Heat oven to 400°
- Cut thin slice off top of garlic; discard top. Place garlic on baking sheet lined with foil; drizzle with 2 tsp. oil. Reserve.
- Mix ricotta, Parmesan and 1 Tbsp. lemon zest in medium bowl until blended; spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Place plate on baking sheet next to garlic.
- Bake 30 to 35 min., or until edges are golden brown, removing garlic from oven after 20 min.
- Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves into mixing bowl. Add remaining oil, lemon zest and lemon juice; stir. Spoon over warmed ricotta.
SPECIAL EXTRA
Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve with your favorite crackers.Recipe Nutrition Facts
(Per Serving) 70 calories, 5g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 10mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 1g sugars, 2g protein, 0%DV vitamin D, 8%DV calcium, 0%DV iron, 0%DV potassium.
*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.