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Baked Ricotta Dip

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Need a tasty appetizer that’s also quick and easy? This baked ricotta dip is the perfect appetizer for your next casual get-together. It’s an easy one-pan dish that requires minimal ingredients and minimal effort!

baked ricotta dip in a cast iron skillet. There's a gold spoon in the dish and you can see a basket of bread nearby.

What is ricotta cheese?

Ricotta (pronounced ree-coat-a) is an Italian cheese made from the whey left over from the production of other cheeses. It has a creamy, mild flavor, which makes it perfect for an appetizer such as this baked ricotta dip.

baked ricotta dip in a cast iron skillet with a neutral colored towel wrapped around the handle.

How do I make baked ricotta dip?

Baked ricotta dip is super easy to make.

  • You’ll simply combine all of the ingredients into a bowl, mix to combine and transfer to a cast iron or oven-safe skillet.
  • Bake for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve with warm gluten-free naan bread, like this 3 Ingredient Paleo Naan from My Heart Beets, or your favorite gluten-free crackers and enjoy! It’s really that easy.
baked ricotta dip in a cast iron skillet. There's a gold spoon in the dish and you can see a basket of bread nearby.

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baked ricotta dip in a cast iron skillet. There's a gold spoon in the dish and you can see a basket of bread nearby.

Baked Ricotta Dip

  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Description

This baked ricotta dip is the perfect appetizer for your next casual get-together. It’s an easy one-pan dish that requires minimal ingredients and minimal effort!

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. fresh ricotta
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh asiago cheese
  • Gluten-free Naan bread or crackers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
  2. Add all of the dip ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. 
  3. Transfer dip to a medium-sized cast iron skillet. Spread to fill the entire skillet. 
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. 
  5. Serve with warm gluten-free naan bread or crackers. 
  • Category: appetizer
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: baked ricotta dip, appetizers, easy appetizers, entertaining & hosting

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