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Baked ricotta dip with sweet peppers in a baking dish with two crostinis in the dip.

Baked Ricotta Dip with Sweet Peppers

This Baked Ricotta Dip with Mini Sweet Peppers is a warm, cozy appetizer made with simple pantry ingredients, creamy ricotta, and melty cheese. It’s savory, easy to make, and perfect for game day, casual entertaining, or anytime you want a comforting, crowd-pleasing snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz mini sweet peppers sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup tomato purée
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes
  • 8 oz ricotta
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (divided)
  • ½ cup parmesan
  • Scallions or parsley for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the sliced mini sweet peppers, cover with a lid, and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic and tomato purée. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, oregano, and chili flakes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Fold in the ricotta, parmesan, and ¾ cup of the mozzarella.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella evenly over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
  • Finish with sliced scallions or parsley and serve warm.
  • Perfect with toasted bread, crostini, or crackers, cozy, melty, and deeply comforting.

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Notes

  • Use whole-milk ricotta! Whole-milk ricotta gives the creamy, velvety texture for this baked ricotta dip. Low-fat versions can become watery or grainy once baked.
  • Let the pepper mixture cool slightly. Allowing the pepper and tomato mixture to cool before adding the cheese prevents the ricotta from breaking and keeps the dip smooth.
  • Don’t overbake! You’re looking for bubbly and lightly golden, not dry. Overbaking can cause the cheese to tighten and lose its creamy texture.
  • Serve it hot! This savory ricotta dip is best enjoyed straight from the oven while it’s warm and melty. If it cools too much, simply pop it back in the oven for a few minutes.
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