This baked ricotta recipe defines easy entertaining. It’s a rich, creamy, indulgent, crowd-pleasing, elegant cheese spread that goes amazing with crispy crackers or crusty bread.
Total Time
15min
4.4
8 Ratings
Author: Alexandra's Kitchen
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
2
cups
Ricotta Cheese
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
3
Tbsp
Minced
Fresh Thyme
•
1
Lemon
, zested
•
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
•
1
tsp
Kosher Salt
•
4
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
4
Tbsp
Freshly Grated
Parmesan Cheese
•
to taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
to taste
Bread
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2.
Combine Ricotta Cheese (2 cups), Garlic (3 cloves), Fresh Thyme (3 Tbsp), Lemon (1), Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Kosher Salt (1 tsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (4 Tbsp), Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (to taste). Mix until well combined.
3.
Spoon into 1 large (about the size of a 9-inch oven-safe skillet) or several small gratin dishes.
4.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbling and just slightly golden.
5.
Let cool briefly. Serve with Bread (to taste).
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
160
FAT
13.4 g
PROTEIN
5.5 g
CARBS
5.5 g
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