Can you use Cottage Cheese instead of Ricotta Cheese?

Cottage Cheese is often a substitute for Ricotta, but NOT for this recipe.

What can you substitute for Pecorino Romano?

If you can't find Pecorino Romano, you could use Parmesan instead.

What is the best way to serve Baked Ricotta Cheese Dip?

It's best when served immediately out of the oven.

Baked Ricotta Cheese Dip with Garlic Thyme and Lemon

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This Baked Ricotta Cheese Dip with Garlic Thyme and Lemon is THE BEST party dip ever! So cheesy, warm, and savory!

Author: Sara
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 6-8 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Oven
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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16 oz Ricotta Cheese
2 Tbs finely shredded Pecorino Romano Cheese
4 Cloves Garlic minced
1 tsp Lemon zest (approximately 1 Lemon)
1 Tbs fresh Thyme
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
2 Tbs EVOO
Crostini bread for dipping (I used gluten free)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees
In a medium bowl mix together Ricotta, Pecorino Romano, Garlic, Lemon Zest, Thyme, Salt, Pepper, and EVOO
Add to a small baking dish (I used a mini dutch oven)
Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is nice and bubbly
Serve over Crostini bread
Enjoy!

Notes

If you have leftovers, you can store this in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. To reheat, place in an oven safe dish and bake at 425F until cheese is nice and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition facts are for the Ricotta Dip only.

Find it online: https://tastefulventure.com/ricotta-cheese-dip-garlic-thyme-lemon/