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Home » appetizer

Ricotta Toast Five Ways

Published: Jun 16, 2017 · Modified: Feb 18, 2018 by Kit · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

It has been HOT in Chicago, and the last thing that someone wants to do on a hot summer day is to spend time sweating over the stove while cooking dinner. Today I am sharing a super simple and creative dinner idea – ricotta toast made five different ways. I thought it would be fun to try a handful of different ricotta toast recipes; you can opt to serve one or all. Even if you make all five different preparations you will only be spending about 15 minutes in the kitchen.

These recipes are easy, scalable, and fuss free. That is how I think summer meals should be. This is a perfect meal to eat al fresco – there is nothing better than sharing a rooftop meal while the sun sets.

I think the idea of ricotta toast is perfect for a cocktail party. You could even just set out all of the toppings and let guests assemble their own ricotta toasts!

I love the creaminess and light flavor of ricotta. It’s easy to make from scratch, but I tend to take the easy way out and buy it at the grocery store. I highly recommend buying fresh bakery bread to make ricotta toast. I like to use a white Italian style bread. I think something without a super hard crust is best.

Now on to recipes for the five preparations of ricotta toast:

Roasted Tomatoes and Basil: Slice grape tomatoes in half, drizzle olive oil over, dust with salt and pepper, and roast in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes. Spread a layer of ricotta over toast, add tomatoes on top, and garnish with fresh basil.

Toasted Walnuts with Brown Butter and Honey: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. As soon as the butter begins to brown add ½ cup chopped walnuts. Reduce the heat to low and let the nuts simmer for 2 minutes. Spread ricotta over toast, add the walnuts and some of the butter and drizzle honey over the top. Add a slice of prosciutto if you want.

Chicken and Pesto: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add a chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper. Sear each side of the chicken breast for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Reduce the heat to low and cook the chicken for another 10 minutes. Slice the chicken, and pour some store-bought pesto into the skillet. Heat over medium heat until the pesto is warm. Spread toast with some ricotta and add some of the pesto soaked chicken on top.

Bolognese: Brown ½ pound of ground beef in a small skillet, using a wooden spoon to break the beef into small pieces. Once the beef has browned, add one cup of store-bought tomato sauce. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Spread ricotta over toast, and add a hearty spoonful of the bolognese sauce. Garnish with fresh basil.

Blackberries and Honey: Mash some fresh blackberries (pro tip: do not wear white). Spread toast with ricotta and add a spoonful of the blackberries on top. Add a drizzle of honey. If you want a really interesting sweet and salty flavor combination, add a bit of prosciutto.

Which ricotta toast sounds the best to you? What have you been eating during this heat wave?

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Comments

  1. Sed Bona says

    June 17, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    EACH of these looks positively divine! Pinning this to use for al fresco parties all summer long!

    Xoxo,

    Ashley || Sed Bona

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 17, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      It's such an easy way to have a dinner party!

      Reply
  2. Betsy Glenn says

    June 18, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    The walnuts and bolognese sound awesome. Really they're hearty enough you can make it a good chunk of a meal.

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 19, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Yes! I called it dinner!

      Reply
  3. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    June 22, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner Party!

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 23, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Thanks so much Helen!

      Reply
  4. Nikki Gwin says

    June 23, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I want to come sit with you on your rooftop. I'll bring the wine.
    🙂 gwingal

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 23, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Come on over!

      Reply
  5. Tracey Delaplain says

    June 23, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    Gorgeous photos and great tastes.
    Tracey @MyBajaKitchen.com

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 23, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you Tracey!

      Reply
  6. Miz Helen says

    June 23, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    What a lovely presentation for this collection! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 25, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      Thanks so much! Have an awesome week Helen!

      Reply
  7. Hil D says

    June 24, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    This looks yummy!! I want to snack on some of the sweet ones!

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 25, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      Me tooooo!

      Reply
  8. thenotsocreativecook says

    June 25, 2017 at 7:23 am

    Such a perfect party food! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 25, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      You are so welcome. Glad you like the idea!

      Reply
  9. Vanlun says

    June 25, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    These are so yummy to make for a party. I love it. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party.

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 25, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      It is the easiest thing to make for a party!

      Reply
  10. Ai @ Ai made it for you says

    June 26, 2017 at 12:07 pm

    Gorgeous! These would be perfect at a party or picnic! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 26, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      Thanks for your kind words!

      Reply
  11. Petra says

    June 26, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    Perfect summer party food! 🙂

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 28, 2017 at 5:14 am

      I agree!

      Reply
  12. Michele Pappagallo says

    June 28, 2017 at 4:03 am

    OMG! What a great party appetizer! I love the idea of setting up a "bar" for guests to make their own. The combinations are amazing. My favorite line in the whole post is "Pro tip - Don't wear white" while mashing blackberries! LOL Made me laugh! Sharing on Pinterest!

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      June 28, 2017 at 5:14 am

      Hahaha - glad I made someone laugh 🙂

      Reply
  13. Shadi Hasanzade says

    July 11, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    The chicken and pesto one looks so appetizing, I can totally see myself making these with a big salad for a gathering!

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      July 16, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      That would be a great meal!

      Reply
  14. Everyday Maven says

    July 14, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    There are so many good options! I am not sure which one I would devour first!!

    Reply
    • thekittchen says

      July 16, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Emily says

    August 01, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    All these options are to die for! So yummy!
    Isn’t That Charming.

    Reply

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