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Baked Ricotta
This Baked Ricotta with parmesan and herbs is an easy and simple appetizer. Delicious served warm or cold, pair it with crackers or veggies.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1303 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh ricotta (350 grams)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided) (25 + 6 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1-2 pinches salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
TOMATO TOPPING
- 10 grape or cherry tomatoes (chopped)
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1-2 pinches salt
- 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400F (200C).
- In a medium bowl beat the egg with a whisk, then add the ricotta cheese, ¼ cup of parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and pepper, whisk together until completed combined.
- Spoon the ricotta into a small 5-6 inch (14 cm) oven safe baking dish, then sprinkle with the tablespoon of parmesan cheese. Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil. Serve warm or room temperature.
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TOMATO TOPPING
- In a small bowl toss together the chopped tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt and olive oil. Serve over the baked ricotta if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1303kcal
(65%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
63g
(126%)
Fat
102g
(157%)
Saturated Fat
42g
(210%)
Cholesterol
391mg
(130%)
Sodium
1589mg
(66%)
Potassium
1926mg
(55%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
7430IU
(149%)
Vitamin C
85mg
(94%)
Calcium
1182mg
(118%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1303
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1303kcal | 65% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 102g | 157% |
| Saturated Fat | 42g | 210% |
| Cholesterol | 391mg | 130% |
| Sodium | 1589mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1926mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 7430IU | 149% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% |
| Calcium | 1182mg | 118% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.