Whipped Pecorino Dip

whipped cheese dip in a copper pot on a black platter with lemon zest covered garlic bread

The base of this dish is Greek yogurt which is whipped together with a bit of olive oil and freshly grated Pecorino Romano, providing a light and airy cheese dip.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Keyword charred lemon, cheese, easy appetizer, garlic bread, greek yogurt, pecorino

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 646kcal

Ingredients

For the whipped pecorino:

1 cup 5% Greek yogurt
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled Pecorino Romano cheese

For the lemony garlic bread:

1 loaf crusty Italian bread, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

For the crispy shallots:

1 cup vegetable oil
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced

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Instructions

For the whipped pecorino:

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, add the Greek yogurt and Pecorino Romano. Pulse until combined then add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and continue to pulse until completely smooth and combined. Season to taste with salt and stir to combine.

For the lemony garlic bread:

Preheat oven to broil. Cut each half of the bread into 2” pieces on the bias and arrange on a baking sheet. Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the olive oil and heat through.
Add the butter and allow to melt then add the garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and drizzle the garlic butter over the bread. Broil until the bread is golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes.

For the crispy shallots:

Heat a small sauté pan over medium-low heat, add the oil and heat through. Add the shallots and fry until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

For serving:

Spoon the whipped pecorino dip into a shallow bowl and drizzle with the remaining olive oil and top with the crumbled cheese. Top with the crispy shallots and serve the whipped Pecorino dip with the garlic bread for dipping.

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