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White Pizza Dip

Name: White Pizza Dip
Cook time: 62 min
Total time: 62 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: pizza dough; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese; ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, chopped and divided; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup butter, melted; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

By Tasty1 hr 2 min12 servings

This creamy, cheesy, garlicky dip is baked inside a ring of pillowy pizza dough knots. Enjoy on game day or when gathering with friends and family.

Instructions

1
Divide pizza dough into 12-14 equal sized balls. With floured hands, roll the dough balls into logs and tie into individual knots, tucking the excess underneath.
2
Coat a 10 inch (25 cm) oven-safe skillet with olive oil.
3
Place the knots in a ring around the skillet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes, allowing the dough to reach room temperature.
4
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, fresh basil, 3 cloves of garlic (chopped), and red pepper flakes.
5
Melt the butter and add the fresh parsley and remaining garlic. Stir well.
6
Uncover the knots and scoop the dip into the center of the skillet. Brush the knots with the butter/garlic mixture (reserving some for after baking), and top the dip with an additional sprinkle of cheese (optional).
7
Bake in a preheated oven to 400˚F (200˚C) for 20 minutes. Broil on high for two additional minutes or until knots and cheese are lightly browned, watching closely so as not to burn it.
8
Remove from oven and brush lightly with additional garlic butter.
9
Let cool slightly before serving.
10
Enjoy!