Baked Ricotta and Spinach Dip

There is a certain amount of satisfaction that comes from slaving away in the kitchen all day to produce a meal that people “oooh” and “ahhh” over. I guess it’s that pride that comes with working hard to achieve something. I may regret saying this, but sometimes the satisfaction can be just as rewarding when taking two ingredients, mixing them together and coming up with something incredibly tasty. While I’d like you to think of me slaving away to bring you this recipe, it’s actually the latter that brings you this Baked Ricotta and Spinach Dip.

As you know, I do love a good dip. My Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip is one of my all time favorite things to eat. I am the kinda girl who would gladly eat this as a meal, rather than as a snack or appetizer. Which makes this recipe a new found favorite as it literally takes seconds to whip up. All you need is some good quality ricotta, some greens, and some seasoning and you’ve got yourself a comforting, delicious, warm dip that will be happily eaten instead of a meal! (And yes, this was definitely my lunch!). You can also pare down or multiply this recipe really easily. For every cup of ricotta, you need a cup of greens, and seasoning is up to you! It’s also really nice to add some smoked paprika or some chili flakes for a nice hit of heat.

Baked Ricotta and Spinach Dip

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups steamed or sautéed spinach (can substitute other greens like kale or chard)
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix ricotta with spinach in a shallow dish, season to taste, and bake at 425ºF until the top is light golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  2. Serve with fresh crusty bread, crostini or crackers.

Notes

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