Baked Ricotta

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Remove excess papery skin from garlic head, leaving cloves intact. Use a sharp knife to slice tops off cloves.

Step 3

Drizzle garlic with oil, then rub oil over cloves. Sprinkle garlic lightly with salt.

Step 4

Wrap garlic in foil, then roast for 40 to 50 minutes, or until browned and tender. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

When garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic cloves from skins, then roughly chop.

Step 6

Add garlic, ricotta, HALF the mozzarella, lemon zest, and truffle salt to a medium bowl. Mix well.

Step 7

Lightly oil a medium, oven-safe skillet (or pie pan), then add ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Bake ricotta until hot and browned around edges, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 9

Serve Ricotta Dip hot with bread and veggies, such as carrots and grape tomatoes. Enjoy!