====== Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta ======
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===== Ingredients: =====
  * 2 heads garlic
  * 16 ounces good quality Ricotta (about 2 cups)
  * 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  * 1 large eggs, lightly beaten
  * 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, or to taste
  * Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  * Olive oil to drizzle and brush

===== Instructions: =====
  - Heat oven to 400F degrees.
  - Cut 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the top of the garlic heads, exposing the cloves. Transfer the heads to a baking pan, cut side up, and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  - Wrap the heads with aluminum foil and roast for about 1 hour or until the cloves are soft and fragrant, almost caramelized on top.
  - Remove from the oven - leave the oven on! - and allow them to cool enough to handle. Then, using your fingers (or a fork), squeeze the garlic out into a small bowl. Using a fork, mash the roasted garlic cloves until smooth and resembling a paste.
  - Transfer this garlic paste to a big bowl and add the ricotta, 2/3 of the parmesan, the egg, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well, with a spoon or whisk, until combined.
  - Transfer the mixture to a 2-cup baking dish brushed with olive oil. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan and bake until golden and puffed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  - Serve immediately with crostini or crusty bread. You can garnish with some thyme sprigs or serve as is!