Baked ricotta with basil, chilli and lemon recipe
Simple baked ricotta with basil, lemon, and chili that makes a delicious spread on bread or a hot dip.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 - 2 cloves garlic crushed
- pinch dried chilli flakes
- 1/2 lemon zested
- 2 T lemon juice about 1/2 a small lemon
- 1 T finely chopped basil leaves
- 1 T olive oil or Parmesan-infused olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 C / 350 F.
- Mix all the ingredients together, checking to taste as you go, and adjust the seasoning to your taste. You might like more chili or lemon. Place in a small oven dish and back for 20 minutes until it just starts to turn brown.
- Drizzle more olive oil over the top and serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
Store any leftover baked ricotta in the fridge and use it as a spread.