Spiced Whipped Ricotta Toast

Ricotta cheese is combined with honey, olive oil, red pepper and oregano for a slightly sweet and spicy seasoned appetizer.

📝 Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (plus more for serving)
• 1 small loaf French bread, (cut into 1” slices)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the ricotta, honey and lemon juice until completely combined. This can also be done in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
2. 2Heat a large griddle or grill over medium-high heat. Add the slices of bread and cook until grill marks appear, about 1 minute.
3. 3Spread out on a small plate or pipe the whipped ricotta onto the toasts. Drizzle with additoinal olive oil and sprinkle the top with red pepper, oregano, salt and pepper.