Appetizer for 8

Ricotta Crostini

Name: Ricotta Crostini
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 french baguette; 1 clove garlic; 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional); 2 tsp whole milk; kosher salt (optional); freshly ground black pepper (optional); fresh herbs (optional); honey (optional)

$0.91for 425 minServes 8

Garlic-rubbed baguette slices toast until crisp, then hold lemony ricotta seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bagels, 1$0.70 each typical	1	$0.70Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Milk, 13 oz$0.04/oz typical	13 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.10Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.82

Swaps

Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$0.23 per serving$0.91 for 4

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Ingredients

1 french baguette
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
2 tsp whole milk
kosher salt (optional)
freshly ground black pepper (optional)
fresh herbs (optional)
honey (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and slice the baguette into 16 even pieces.
Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
Rub the warm slices with the garlic clove.
Stir the ricotta, lemon zest, milk, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Spread the ricotta over the toasted bread and finish with optional herbs or honey.