Peppery Ricotta Cheese Crostini

To make these crostini, Mario Batali slathers smoky grilled toasts with black pepper-spiked ricotta, then returns them to the grill briefly so the cheese melts slightly and becomes extra-creamy. More Bruschetta and Crostini Recipes

By Mario Batali
September 2006

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Recipe Summary test

total:
20 mins
Yield:
8
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Light a grill. In a medium bowl, blend the ricotta cheese with the minced garlic and chopped oregano and season with salt and pepper.

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  • Grill the baguette slices over a medium-hot fire without turning until golden brown, about 20 seconds. Lightly rub the grilled side of each toast with the whole garlic clove and top with the ricotta mixture and an anchovy fillet.

  • Return the crostini to the grill, anchovy side up. Cover and cook the crostini until the ricotta is hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer the crostini to a platter, drizzle with olive oil and serve.

Make Ahead

The ricotta spread can be refrigerated overnight.

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