Whipped Ricotta and Grilled Bread

Name: Whipped Ricotta and Grilled Bread
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced; 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves; 2 c. ricotta cheese; 1/4 c. whole milk; Flaked salt; Freshly ground coarse black pepper; 8 thick slices sourdough bread

By Kate MerkerPublished: Aug 10, 2018

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whipped ricotta and grilled bread recipe

Brian Woodcock

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

Because sometimes you need to indulge in fancy grilled cheese.

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Ingredients

5 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/4 cup whole milk
Flaked salt
Freshly ground coarse black pepper
8 thick slices sourdough bread

Directions

1. Step 1Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add garlic and thyme. Cook, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes; cool.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, beat ricotta and milk on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and top with garlic-thyme oil.
3. Step 3Heat grill to medium-high. Brush bread with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, dividing evenly. Grill, turning once, until toasted and lightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve alongside ricotta mix.