I just ran across this recipe and it reminded me that I haven't eaten ricotta cheese in a while.

I made Shelly's Ricotta Bake not long after surgery but that was it.

I will have to try this.

It also, looks like a great option for people who need something to take to a potluck.

http://leitesculinaria.com/84915/recipes-baked-ricotta.html

How do you like to use ricotta cheese?

Thanks so much for just telling me the name of the bake. I was trying to do a search on it and couldn't find it. When you just posted the name I searched again and found it. I told myself this morning I had to find some recipes to get me through the last few days of this food phase I am in.

That other bake looks good to but I have no idea what that cheese is.

Does anyone know does this website have a recipe section? I haven't been able to find it.

Thanks so much for just telling me the name of the bake. I was trying to do a search on it and couldn't find it. When you just posted the name I searched again and found it. I told myself this morning I had to find some recipes to get me through the last few days of this food phase I am in.

That other bake looks good to but I have no idea what that cheese is.

Does anyone know does this website have a recipe section? I haven't been able to find it.

You are welcome.

Yes, this site has a recipe section. This post is in that section.

Drill down under Food & Nutrition > Recipe Sharing

Thanks for the info. I have been on this site for many many years and never knew this forum was even here. I guess it would have helped for me to look a the top of this thread. Nothing like NOT seeing what is directly in your face.

Thanks for the info. I have been on this site for many many years and never knew this forum was even here. I guess it would have helped for me to look a the top of this thread. Nothing like NOT seeing what is directly in your face.

I understand. I use the phone app so it isn't always obvious what forum posts or in.

This recipe calls for whole fat ricotta. You think you could use fat free for this?

This recipe calls for whole fat ricotta. You think you could use fat free for this?

I am not a culinary expert but I don't know know why not.

I like ricotta with some chopped up basil on a slice of tomato

I made shelly's baked ricotta last night. Even my kids ate it! its good!

I sauté ricotta cheese with fresh spinach and crushed garlic. Yummy!

1/4 cup cottage cheese

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

1 tsp. sugar free lemon pudding powder

mash together(looks like cheesecake)

top with sugar free jam or fresh fruit, tastes like cheesecake!

I found a ricotta bake on Pinterest that I can't wait to try. Different from the one already mentioned

8 oz of Ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1 large egg beaten

1 tsp of Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cups of marinara sauce

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Mix ricotta cheese, parmesan, beaten egg, seasonings together and place in a oven proof dish.

Pour marinara on top and top with mozzarella cheese.

Bake it in the oven @ 450 for about 20-25 minutes (best) or nuke it till hot and bubbly. I usually made it first in the oven and heated the leftovers in the microwave.

Serving Size:�makes 4 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

NUTRITIONAL INFO Amount Per Serving

Calories: 227.5

Total Fat: 13.3 g

Cholesterol: 88.8 mg

Sodium: 567.5 mg

Total Carbs: 5.0 g

Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g

Protein: 19.1 g

VSG 6/17/2016

What food phase can that bake be had? Soft foods (3 weeks)? Because I am SO making that.

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I ate it as my first mushy/pureed foods at 2 weeks post-op

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@@Daisee68 How'd you do? I'm two weeks post op as of today. I haven't been eating much because I'm not hungry and broth, cream of chicken and greek yogurt can only be interesting so long. Need to "make" something.

No issues with it at all. It is very soft. Just don't let it burn or take caution if there are burned parts on the edges. As long as your program has approved you to move in to pureed / mushy foods, it should be fine. Tiny bites and put your fork son in between so you don't eat too fast. It is very filling so you won't be able to eat much. Quite literally 2 to 3 Tablespoons.

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