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Cheesy Pizza Dip with Garlic Cheese Bread
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, softened cream cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Mix until smooth.
3
Arrange garlic cheese bread along the edge of an oven-safe baking dish.
4
Spread the cheese mixture in the center of the dish, smoothing it out evenly.
5
Top the cheese mixture with tomato sauce and additional shredded mozzarella cheese.
6
Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the bread is golden and crispy.
7
Serve warm with extra cheese bread or dippables of your choice.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Temper Your Cheeses First 🧀Let cream cheese and ricotta sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free dip that blends evenly with other ingredients.
- Layer Your Tomato Sauce Strategically 🍅Reserve half your tomato sauce to spread on top just before baking—this prevents it from sinking into the cheese base and creates beautiful color and texture contrast.
- Bloom Your Dried Spices in Butter 🧈Mix garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley with melted butter before adding to the dip to intensify their flavors and ensure even distribution throughout.
- Don't Shred Pre-Shredded Cheese 🚫Use freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan from whole blocks instead of pre-shredded varieties, which contain anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting and create a grainy texture.
- Bake Until Edges Brown Slightly 🔆Bake at 350°F until the dip is bubbly with light golden-brown edges (12-15 minutes)—this signals perfect melting without drying out the cream cheese base.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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