Baked Ricotta
Recipes Appetizers Holidays Italian Quick and Easy Seasonal cooking
Description
Serve this easy to make appetizer anytime, but especially during the holidays. It's made with ricotta and Italian cheeses, nuts and seasonings.
Ingredients
15 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese
4 oz. finely shredded Italian cheese
1 t. lemon zest
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
1/4 t. garlic powder
1 T. chopped fresh parsley
1 T. chopped fresh basil
2 T. chopped roasted unsalted pistachios, walnuts, or pine nuts
1/4 t. paprika
bagel chunks, for dipping
1 T. extra virgin olive oil, optional
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, Italian cheese, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and parsley until combined; season with salt and black pepper, if desired.
Spread mixture into a shallow oven-safe dish; bake until lightly browned, 25–35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
Top with remaining ingredients and, if desired, drizzle with olive oil.
Serve with bagels, for dipping.