In the Kitchen: Baked Ricotta

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds a cheesy flavor.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Add a mixture of jalapeno and habanero peppers for heat.

Season the mixture with oregano, pepper, and salt.

Mix the ingredients by hand until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, smoothing the top.

Optionally, sprinkle a little grated Parmesan on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes until puffed up and golden.

Serve warm on bread or crackers.

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