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Spinach Enchiladas

Spinach Enchiladas

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix in 1 cup Monterey Jack, ricotta cheese, and sour cream.
  3. 3 Warm one tortilla in a skillet over medium heat until flexible, about 15 seconds. Repeat to warm remaining tortillas. Spoon about 1/4 cup spinach mixture onto the center of each tortilla, roll tortilla around filling, and place into a 9x13-inch baking dish with the seam facing down. Pour enchilada sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By SADONIA2

Smothered Mexican Lasagna

Smothered Mexican Lasagna

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place ground turkey in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in green onions, taco seasoning mix, water, diced tomatoes with juice, and green chiles with juice. Reduce heat to medium.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta and eggs. Place 2 tortillas in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Spread 1/4 of the ricotta mixture on tortillas. Spoon 1/4 of the meat mixture over the cheese. Repeat layers until all is used up.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and salsa. Serve in a bowl on the side.

By Brenda Britten

Chicken Escalopes with Cherry Tomatoes, Ricotta, and Mozzarella

Chicken Escalopes with Cherry Tomatoes, Ricotta, and Mozzarella

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking tray.
  2. 2 Place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another bowl, and mix panko and Parmesan together in a third bowl.
  3. 3 Butterfly chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in panko mix to coat.
  4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the hot pan and cook until browned and crispy but not fully cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and place on the prepared baking tray.
  5. 5 Add more oil to the pan if needed. Add shallots and tomatoes and saute until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add taco seasoning. Remove from the heat.
  6. 6 Pour tomato mixture over the chicken, then dollop with ricotta and sprinkle with mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By jonjonmarante

Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas

Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic in butter until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Stir chicken, spinach, chili powder, black pepper, and salt into the green onion mixture and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix ricotta cheese, sour cream, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese into chicken mixture until thoroughly combined. Reserve remaining Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses for topping.
  3. 3 Place tortillas into a plastic bag, seal bag, and microwave on high until warm and soft, 30 to 45 seconds. Spoon about 3/4 cup of chicken filling down the center of each tortilla in a line. Roll tortillas around filling and place with seam sides down into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Pour enchilada sauce over filled enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbling and cheese topping is browned at the edges, about 30 minutes.

By duboo

Black Bean Lasagna II

Black Bean Lasagna II

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Coat a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, corn and garlic until tender. Stir in black beans, refried beans, tomato sauce, salsa and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cook until heated through and slightly thickened; set aside.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta, sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and remaining 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; set aside.
  4. 4 Coat a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange 3 of the cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the dish, cutting to fit if necessary. Spread with 1/3 of the bean mixture, then 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more.
  5. 5 Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Garnish with sliced black olives and sprigs of cilantro.

By Chris J

Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna

Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, jalapenos, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add salsa, black beans, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a simmer; let simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine 2 cups pepper Jack cheese, ricotta cheese, spinach, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. 4 Place 6 corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add 1/2 of the vegetable mixture using a slotted spoon, followed by 1/2 of the cheese and spinach mixture. Add a layer of 6 tortillas and follow with remaining vegetables and remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas. Spread enchilada sauce across the top and remaining pepper Jack cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

By My Hot Southern Mess

Creamy Whipped Ricotta

Creamy Whipped Ricotta

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ricotta in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the wire whip attachment. Start mixer on slow and whip for 2 minutes. Gradually mix in whipping cream and salt. Adjust the mixer speed to the highest level and whip until mixture is light and airy, about 5 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Ricotta Breakfast Pancakes

Ricotta Breakfast Pancakes

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together pancake mix, skim milk, and ricotta in a bowl until smooth. Batter should be thick; add more milk if necessary to reach desired consistency.
  2. 2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the preheated griddle; cook until bubbles form and edges are dry. Flip and cook until bottom is browned. Repeat with remaining batter.

By BARBARALB

Ricotta Cake

Ricotta Cake

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Prepare the cake according to the directions on the package.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Drop by spoonfuls on top of uncooked cake.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Sprinkle cooled cake with confectioners sugar. Keep refrigerated.

By Sandy Pescosolido

Italian Spinach Cheese Pie

Italian Spinach Cheese Pie

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch deep-dish pie plate.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together the spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs and bell pepper. Spread in the prepared pie dish so that it is a little thinner in the middle.
  3. 3 Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the center is set, and the edges are lightly browned.

By CANDLELADY9AH

Sweet Peach Crepe Filling

Sweet Peach Crepe Filling

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
765 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Drain ricotta cheese in cheesecloth placed over a bowl, 12 to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Combine drained ricotta, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Refrigerate immediately.
  3. 3 Spread peach pie filling into the bottom of a nonstick pot and add lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring with a heat-resistant rubber spatula, until steam or bubbles begin to form. Use the spatula to roll filling together into the middle of the pan, and spread again. Repeat this process until filling is the consistency of honey.
  4. 4 While filling is still hot, scrape into a container and allow to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Take the cream filling out of the refrigerator. Combine fruit mixture with cream in a separate bowl, 1 spoonful of each at a time, until the consistency is that of cake frosting. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Brian Muir

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. 2 Combine melted chocolate, ricotta cheese, honey, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into dessert cups or glasses; chill completely.

By Bren

Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel

Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and dust lightly with flour.
  2. 2 Lay puff pastry on a flat work surface; cut a 12-inch circle from each sheet. Transfer 1 circle to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Spread ricotta evenly over the pastry circle. Top with an even layer of pesto. Lay the second pastry circle on top. Set a small glass upside down in the middle of the circle.
  4. 4 Cut the circle, away from the glass, into 4 equal quarters. Cut each quarter in half, then each eighth in half, to make 16 equal strips. Remove glass. Twist strips twice, two at a time, in the opposite direction. Pinch ends together. Repeat with remaining strips to make a pinwheel shape.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Magda

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat ricotta, sugar, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually beat in flour and baking powder; mix until well combined.
  3. 3 Use a small 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop up dough and form into a ball with floured hands. Roll the ball of dough into a rope, approximately 7 inches long, on a very lightly floured surface. Shape the rope into a ribbon and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, arranging 9 cookies per baking sheet. Sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 15 to 16 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Easy Passover Lasagna

Easy Passover Lasagna

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat ricotta cheese and eggs together in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Briefly pass each matzah sheet under warm running water; layer moistened sheets on a plate.
  4. 4 Spread 1 thin layer marinara sauce in a deep 11x15-inch baking dish; top with 1 layer moistened matzah sheets, breaking pieces as needed to completely cover marinara. Spread 1 layer ricotta mixture over matzah; sprinkle mozzarella cheese over ricotta layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with 1 layer matzah, marinara, and mozzarella cheese, respectively.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and browned, about 45 minutes.

By Weekend Cook

Stuffed Mushrooms III

Stuffed Mushrooms III

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Wash mushrooms, remove stems, hollow out and brush inside and out with olive oil.
  3. 3 In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine cheese and pesto, reserving 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for later. Stuff the cheese-pesto mixture into the mushroom caps. Arrange the caps on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle the mushrooms with the reserved Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and brownish.

By Lisa B

Roast Beef and Cheese Roll Ups

Roast Beef and Cheese Roll Ups

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian-style seasoning and half the mozzarella cheese and mix well. Place a spoonful of mixture onto a slice of roast beef and roll. Repeat with remaining beef.
  3. 3 Spread 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Place the beef rolls in the baking dish seam side down. Pour the remaining sauce over the beef rolls.
  4. 4 Bake covered at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 40 minutes, add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for an additional 3 minutes, uncovered, until cheese is melted.

By Tiffany

Whipped Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ricotta Pudding

Whipped Peanut Butter-Chocolate Ricotta Pudding

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ricotta cheese, peanut butter, peanut butter powder, peanut butter syrup, cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a mini food processor. Process until all ingredients are well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate until cold or ready to serve.

By Yoly

Heart-Shaped Ravioli

Heart-Shaped Ravioli

Prep
40 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the dough: Place flour into a large bowl and make a well in the center. Crack eggs into the well; gently beat eggs with a fork until blended, then use the fork to gradually draw flour in from the sides. Mix until all flour is incorporated.
  2. 2 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 3 to 4 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Make the filling and egg wash: Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan together in a bowl. Whisk water and egg together in another bowl.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  5. 5 While the water is coming to a boil, prepare the ravioli: Lightly flour the work surface again. Roll dough into a thin sheet; cut with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Brush the edges of each heart with egg wash. Spoon filling into the center of 1/2 of the hearts. Place remaining hearts, egg wash-side down, over filling; press edges together to seal.
  6. 6 Working in several batched, cook ravioli in boiling water until they float to the top, 1 to 2 minutes, then cook for 3 to 4 more minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a colander.

By Luvzcookin123

Polish Nalesniki

Polish Nalesniki

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process ricotta cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy; add egg yolk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and process until fluffy.
  2. 2 Divide cheese mixture between the crepes. Spread filling into a thin layer and roll crepes around the filling.
  3. 3 Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 crepes in melted butter until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes per side; repeat with remaining butter and crepes.

By danilynn1978

Lasagna Flatbread

Lasagna Flatbread

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
  3. 3 Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes; drain. Stir in marinara sauce.
  4. 4 Spread 1/6 of the cheese mixture evenly on each flatbread; cover with sausage mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.

By apk979

Cannoli Dip

Cannoli Dip

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat ricotta cheese and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth; add sugar and vanilla. Continue to stir mixture until sugar is completely incorporated.
  3. 3 Fold in chocolate chips until well-blended. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve and enjoy!

By Megan

Whipped Ricotta Protein Truffles

Whipped Ricotta Protein Truffles

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ricotta cheese, peanut butter, peanut butter syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until well combined. Add protein powder, sweetener, and salt; mix until smooth.
  2. 2 Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and coat in chopped peanuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Yoly

Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Ricotta Cheese

Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Ricotta Cheese

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms until they begin to sweat, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar, beef bouillon, and garlic. Cook and stir mushroom mixture until bouillon is dissolved and mushrooms are lightly browned, 10 to 15 more minutes. Stir ricotta cheese into mushroom mixture and remove from heat.

By SteilishPike

Ricotta Cheese Pancakes

Ricotta Cheese Pancakes

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, combine flour, Splenda, and baking powder. Stir in egg substitute and ricotta cheese until well blended. Gently fold in blueberries.
  2. 2 Pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top, then turn to brown other side. Serve immediately with choice of condiments.

By TRROUBLE07

Sweet 'n Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Sandwich

Sweet 'n Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Sandwich

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir peanut butter and ricotta cheese together in a bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, and white sugar to peanut butter mixture; stir until completely blended.
  2. 2 Spread peanut butter mixture on one side of two of the pieces of bread; top peanut butter mixture with apples. Place remaining slices of bread over the apples.

By redscare

Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccini Noodles

Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccini Noodles

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear.
  3. 3 In a large saucepan combine ricotta cheese, cream, salt, Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Cook over medium heat until well combined, about 10 minutes. Stir in cooked fettuccini and chicken; cook until heated through.

By Gregory Huey

The Best Ricotta Pancakes

The Best Ricotta Pancakes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat a griddle to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) or place a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. 2 Stir ricotta cheese, milk, and egg yolks together in a bowl until combined.
  3. 3 Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; stir in ricotta mixture.
  4. 4 Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy; fold into ricotta mixture.
  5. 5 Oil preheated griddle with about 1 teaspoon canola oil; pour 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle for each pancake.
  6. 6 Cook until evenly golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; turn and cook until evenly golden on other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batter, oiling griddle between batches.

By WestCoastMom