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  • Prepare dip and begin to bake (10 minutes)
  • Prepare roll ups, complete dip; serve (20 minutes)

Baked Ricotta Dip

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, for zest
  • 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Naan bread, pita chips, or crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Chop garlic and zest lemon (1 teaspoon). Combine all ingredients (except bread) until blended.
    2. Spread mixture in 2-quart baking dish. Bake 10–15 minutes or until hot. Set aside to cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with naan bread, pita chips, or crusty bread for dipping, if desired.

Prosciutto Roll-Ups

Ingredients

  • 4 oz sliced prosciutto (8 slices), halved
  • 1 cup baby arugula
  • 1 tablespoon lemon vinaigrette
  • ⅓ cup fig (or peach) preserves
  • 4 oz Deli garlic-herb goat cheese
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps

    1. Cut prosciutto slices in half width-wise. Place arugula in small bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.
    2. Place prosciutto slices on work surface. Spread even amount preserves over each prosciutto slice, then crumble cheese evenly over preserves. Top evenly with arugula mixture and sprinkle with pepper. Starting from cut edge, roll prosciutto over filling, placing seam-side-down on serving platter. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Mix and match this recipe with your favorite preserves, flavored cheese spreads, and mixed greens to make it your own!

Baked Ricotta Dip

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 170, Total Fat 15g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 330mg, Total Carb 3g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 7g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 0%

Prosciutto Roll-Ups

Amount per 1⁄16 recipe serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 3g, Sat Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 15mg, Sodium 190mg, Total Carb 5g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 5g, Protein 4g, Calc 0%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 0%