What can I do with...Ricotta Cheese

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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?

[ssflbelle 829]

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.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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.

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[ssflbelle 829]

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.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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.

[Ronjohn 84]

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

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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.

[Sophie74656 1,572]

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

[Ryan TN 348]

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

[Valentina 2,642]

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

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

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!

[NewBeginning2016 63]

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

[Kaze 94]

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

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[Daisee68 2,493]

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

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[Kaze 94]

@@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.