Baked Ricotta
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.