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Baked Ricotta Cheese Dip with Garlic and Thyme

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Author: Justine

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated asiago cheese
  • 4 cloves of garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Serve with: micro greens coarse sea salt, crushed red pepper, sunflower seeds, crispy bread

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, asiago cheese, garlic, lemon zest, thyme, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and olive oil until the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Transfer the cheese to an a small oven-safe baking dish. Place it in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown.
  • Serve the baked ricotta cheese dip topped with micro greens, coarse sea salt, crushed red pepper, and sunflower seeds. Serve on top of crispy bread. Enjoy!