Grilled Ricotta Cheese
5 (ok maybe 7) minutes to having the perfect, creamy, crunchy, savory grilled cheese on the table.
Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Total Time 9 mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
- 6 thick slices of bread
- 3/4 c ricotta cheese
- 3 tbsp shredded mozzarella
- 1 tsp garlic powder, or more
- salt, red pepper flake to taste
- 3 tbsp chiffonade basil, 1 tbsp reserved for garnish
- 3 tbsp mayo
In a bowl, combine cheeses, spices and 2 tbsp of basil. Stir to combine. Taste for salt and garlic and adjust as necessary.
Prepare bread with mayo, 1 tbsp per sandwich, applying mayo on the pan side of each slice of bread.
Add ricotta mixture to each sandwich and place in pan over medium high heat.
Cook until desired crispness, flip on other side and repeat.
Serve with basil on top and pesto on the side.