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Fresh Tomato and Herbed Ricotta Dip

Fresh tomatoes and herbs topped with a cheesy ricotta layer. Almost a lasagna dip. A delicious and cheesy dip recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil, herbs, lasagna, tomatoes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb tomatoes, small dice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded Italian blend cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°
  • Place tomatoes and garlic in a small baking dish, toss with salt. Prep the rest of your ingredients.
  • Mix together ricotta, herbs, pepper and garlic powder. Then mix in 1/2 cup of Italian cheese blend.
  • By this point the tomatoes will have released some of their juices, drain this off. Mix in 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Top with cheese mixture. Add remaining 1/4 cup of cheese to the top. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown on top.
  • Serve with toasted bread, pita chips or lasagna chips.