Ricotta And Parmesan Spread Recipes

RICOTTA AND PARMESAN SPREAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• For spread: In a large mixing bowl, beat ricotta with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add Parmesan. Beat until combined. Stir in basil, oregano, chives, salt and pepper. (If the spread seems a little dry, stir in olive oil.) 2.Spoon spread into a serving bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour or up to 12 hours. 3.For toasted baguette: Place bread slices on a large baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degrees F oven about 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Turn slices over. Bake about 3 minutes more or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven; set aside. 4.Serve with cooled toast slices and vegetable dippers.

HERBED RICOTTA CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix with a rubber spatula until blended.
• Process until the mixture is rough-textured, not completely smooth

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN DIP

Steps:

• Drain ricotta cheese in a mesh strainer set over a bowl in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts in the hot oil until browned and just barely cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Turn off heat and splash in cold water, stirring to deglaze. Transfer chicken and pan drippings into a bowl to let cool, about 5 minutes. Dice or shred the chicken.
• Combine drained ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a bowl. Mix with a spoon to evenly distribute. Add chicken, the pan drippings, and marinara sauce. Mix with a fork until just combined.
• Combine bread crumbs and remaining olive oil in the bowl used for the chicken and mix to coat.
• Transfer chicken mixture to an ungreased baking dish. Top with oiled crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, 2 tablespoons mozzarella, and 2 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
• Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with a spoon or spreading knife.