I was so excited the afternoon I came across Sally’s Simple Appetizer, that I was compelled to make it almost immediately.
I served the baked ricotta fresh out of the oven as a snack for my sons when they arrived home from school (I may have had a bite or two myself).
Warm, soft, delicious and satisfying, the dip was greeted with rave reviews (swoons actually).
The recipe can be adapted to suit any taste preference. The version I put together took me about 7 – maybe 8 – minutes to prepare.
A colourful, wholesome holiday appetizer in a flash (and I know none of us are looking for those…).
Oven Roasted Rosemary Ricotta
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1 container smooth ricotta cheese
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3 Tbsp sliced Kalamata olives
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp dry rosemary (or 2 Tbsp fresh chopped rosemary)
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1/4 tsp hot chili pepper flakes or to taste
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1/4 tsp sea salt
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1 tsp olive oil
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Heat oven to 350 F
Place all ingredients together in a suitably sized bowl and mix to combine. Transfer ingredients into an oven proof dish.
Sprinkle top of cheese mixture with a little rosemary, chili flakes and sea salt.
Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes or until cheese mixture is warmed through and starts to bubble around the edges.
Remove from oven and drizzle with a tsp of olive oil.
Serve warm with an assortment of sliced fruits and vegetables.
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This recipe is adapted from Sally’s Baked Ricotta at Bewitching Kitchen.
Thanks Sally! Our family really enjoys this one.
Hmmm—I have never baked ricotta but I love anything with rosemary in it!
They both love olives – I think it’s genetic ;0
Thanks Jeanette – it works well and there’s nothing quite like warm cheese on cold days…
Thanks so much – I appreciate you dropping in with your kind words ;0
Thanks Beth Michelle!
Do your kids like olives? I think had my mother tried to serve me this when I was a kid I might just have run away crying, such was my passionate hatred for the things, though since then my tastes have matured and I’ve come to appreciate them for the delicious little shiny things they are! I can just imagine how this must taste – and so colourful in the photo too!
What a nice simple appetizer – I would never think to bake ricotta, but I’m sure it is super creamy and rich tasting.
What a fabulous idea! I know we’re all looking for quickie appetizers this time of year…and it’s great when they’re actually yummy and beautiful! You’ve mastered all 3!
Baked ricotta?! Yes please!
This looks wonderful!
Hi Jen, there’s so many different ways you can apply it – lots of fun experimenting with and coming up with different taste sensations too. I hope you’re having a great weekend and thanks for stopping by! :)
heehee, thanks for your enthusiasm Anne – that’s how I felt about it too when I discovered it on Sally’s site… that’s right, you can play around with so many different taste sensations with this one… let me know if you give it a try! Have a great day :)
Hi Nami! Yes, bread is certainly a popular choice (and we all love it), it’s just a nice way of moderating that ever growing carbohydrate load ;0 – especially over the holidays when it tends to be fairly accute. I hope your day is going well and that you’re enjoying your holiday.
Thanks Alyssa – this was my first adventure in baking ricotta too – it turned out beautifully and now we have a new hit in the family (love when that happens!)
Thanks Ann – swoon, swoon… :0
Haha, it does make a nice looking and crowd pleasing appy – thanks FoodJaunts! Have a great Sunday :)
haha, we do a lot of swooning in this house for sure… Thanks Sissi, I hope you’re weekend is going well ;)
Thanks Eva – my husband and I have been trying to moderate our intake of bready things and feel better for it. I love this sort of dip with fruits and veggies. Have a great day!
Thank you Angie – I dare say it was :)
Thank you so much for introducing us to this delicious dip Sally – it’s been such a hit and will definitely be making an appearance or two over the holidays for all to enjoy! Hug.
It is quite light and with so many taste variations, it’s hard to go wrong! Cheers Yummy.
heehee, love it! Thanks Mandy ;0
Thanks Kay – this was a new variety of baked cheese for me too. I hope you enjoy if you try it.
Ooh, love the idea of capers and artichokes… have fun!
Thanks MJ – very true, ricotta is lower in fat so it does not have the same taste value as a baked brie for instance so that’s where the add-ons come in – you can go to town with them and dress it up as you please! So yummy… :)
Haha, cheese is just so darn yummy, isn’t it. And with ricotta you’re getting a protein rich yummy that is perfect for dipping… I love the warmth too this time of year. Let me know if you make it. Cheers Amy!
Thanks so much! Have a good day Happy ;0
thanks Kristy – as the boys get older, I’m noticing a definite increase in their appetites – they come home like hungry bears looking for food, and I prefer to have some good choices for them ;0 – I hope this weekend is finding you well.
Heehee, food frequently brings me to tears ;0
You could try cottage but you may end up with pooling water – I hope your boys enjoy! Have a good day Lisa :)
this was my first adventure in baking ricotta too and I have to say it could not be easier or tastier – I love that there are so many possible variations as well – you can dress it up as you like!
Heehee – thanks France – I love the idea of having something wholesome and warm for the boys when they return from school and this one really hit the mark – we all loved it!
thanks Kelsey – I’m with you, wholesome food made simple is what I’m all about.
Haha… a few for sure… Thanks Caroline.
Thanks Elly! I hope you’re having a good weekend.
Hi Claudie, yes, Sally’s recipe was the first time I had seen baked ricotta and I was so happy with the result. I hope you try it sometime.
Oh my Kelly! That looks delicious! And it would be good rolled up in chicken, or in some puff pastry, or just on a spoon…
Oh my gosh, Kelly. I MUST have this today! Honestly…I could eat this dip with a plate of veggies for my lunch! And I love the versatility of it, too! This may very well be my new go to dip! Beautiful photos! : )
Hi Kelly! I only have very few recipes that I use ricotta so this oven roasted ricotta is wonderful idea!!! I already bookmarked and DEFINITELY make this – I want to dip bread in…well maybe veggies are healthier options. Looks yum!!!
I’ve never heard of baked ricotta, but it sounds delicious!
Wow – that is a delicious recipe! That it’s so quick to prepare is a bonus! Thanks for sharing (and I would be swooning, too)
Genius! That looks so tasty. I love simple apps you can throw together because everyone loves them and you can act like it was “so..much..work” lol
I am not surprised you wanted to try this simple appetiser at once! If I had ricotta (or at least cottage cheese), I would be running to the kitchen now! It looks fabulous! (And thanks to you I have enriched my vocabulary: now I know what “swoon” means ;-) )
Kelly this dips sounds wonderful. And I particularly love it that you didn’t include crackers, even healthier! It’s definitely going on my appetizer list.
Looks totally delicious!
Oh, what a wonderful surprise to find your post and mention to the Bewitching! I am thrilled, and honored!
glad you made it and enjoyed it, I actually made it again a couple of times, it is so simple and always tastes great….
Thanks again!
What a tasty and healthy alternative to heavier dips!
My taste buds are dancing about at the thought of this! Delcious.
:-) Mandy
Wow.. this baked ricotta is definitely delicious looking. I’ve never heard of this healthy appetizer before.. Thanks for introducing this to me
Great idea! I have a big container that needs to be finished off. No olives though… capers and artichokes may be a nice twist!
I love these baked cheeses you are doing! Ricotta can be bland but you have really spiced it up with this recipe! Absolutely delicious!
Oh man, there you go with baking cheese again…yum! I love when cheese is all hot and melty and perfect for dipping. I may have to make this one for an appetizer on Christmas or New years :)
This looks and sounds fantastic! I’m definitely trying this. Perfect appetizer for the holidays!
Oh! I wanted to try this too! Thank you for the reminder. :) It looks great – and I’m sure would be met with swoons here too. And how organized are you having a homemade snack ready for when they get home! You are inspirational! ;)
That’s so beautiful I have tears in my eyes!
Mmm, this looks like a perfect after school snack. I am going to go buy some ricotta cheese tomorrow. I have cottage cheese, I wonder if that would work,might be a bit runny….hmmm.
Wow, this looks amazing. I never had baked ricotta before but this sure looks like it’s worth a try.
I completely agree with your statement ” I was so excited the afternoon I came across Sally’s Simple Appetizer, that I was compelled to make it almost immediately. ” the moment I saw the title I thought. OOHHH! now that’s something I want to make. It sounds delightful and so much healthier then those nasty store bought cheese and artichoke dips!
This sounds fabulous! Simple and delicious are perfect for this time of year, and who doesn’t love cheese!
I most definitely would have had a few bites myself. I can just imagine how amazing it must have smelled in your kitchen. Yum!!
This looks gorgeous. What a lovely idea.
What a wonderful idea! I’ve made many dishes using baked feta before, but not ricotta. I really want to try and “see” how it tastes. (I suspect it must be delicious :) )