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Baked Vodka Sauce Dip
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to broil setting.
2
In a pan over medium heat, melt butter with a dash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until darkened. Add vodka and let simmer to cook off alcohol.
4
Pour in heavy cream and whisk to combine. Simmer for 7–10 minutes until thickened.
5
Add Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Let the sauce cool slightly.
6
In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, and the cooled vodka sauce. Stir until well mixed.
7
Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish and top with extra mozzarella.
8
Broil for 5–7 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
9
Serve hot with Firehook crackers or toasted bread.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reduce Vodka Properly 🍷Cook the vodka in your sauce for at least 3-4 minutes to burn off the alcohol while retaining its flavor-enhancing properties—this creates a smoother, more sophisticated taste without any harsh bite.
- Room Temperature Cheese Blend 🧀Let all cheeses sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free dip that bakes evenly and achieves the perfect creamy texture.
- Bloom Your Aromatics 🧄Toast your garlic and onion powder in warm butter for 30 seconds before adding tomato paste to deepen their flavors and eliminate any raw, powdery taste in the final dip.
- Bake in a Water Bath 💧Place your baking dish in a shallow water bath while baking to prevent the edges from overcooking and ensure the entire dip heats through evenly with a consistent creamy center.
- Strategic Cheese Layering 🔝Reserve a generous handful of mozzarella and Parmesan for the top layer only, so it gets golden and bubbly while the interior cheese blend stays creamy and pulls beautifully on crackers.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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