Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Whipped Feta and Ricotta Dip with Roasted Garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired dip combines tangy feta and smooth ricotta, blended with roasted garlic for a rich flavor that will elevate any gathering. Perfect as an appetizer or part of a mezze platter, it pairs beautifully with toasted baguette slices, fresh veggies, or pita chips. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this dip is not only delicious but also guilt-free. Get ready to impress your guests and make your snack game a delightful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large lemon (cut into chunks)
- ½ cup olive oil (divided)
- 5 large garlic cloves
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 8 oz block cream cheese (or ricotta)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange lemon chunks and drizzle with olive oil. Place garlic cloves in a ramekin covered with olive oil.
- Roast lemon and garlic for about 15 minutes until golden.
- In a food processor, blend roasted lemon (with rind), feta, cream cheese, remaining olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, and roasted garlic until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish as desired. Serve with toasted bread or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg