Description
Cheesy Baked Spinach Ricotta Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer that combines the richness of ricotta cheese with the earthiness of spinach, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
For the Wilted Spinach:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz baby spinach leaves
For the Ricotta Mixture:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- Chopped spinach from Step 1
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Step 1: Wilt the Spinach
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the baby spinach leaves and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Remove the spinach, cool slightly, and chop it.
- Step 2: Make the Ricotta Mixture
In a bowl, combine ricotta, chopped spinach, lemon juice, scallions, garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and half of the Parmesan.
- Step 3: Assemble the Dip
Transfer ricotta mixture to a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and top with remaining Parmesan.
- Step 4: Bake and Serve
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes until bubbly. Serve hot with crackers or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: spinach ricotta dip, baked dip, appetizer recipe, cheesy dip
