Crostini with Creamy Ricotta and Chorizo Recipe

Name: Crostini with Creamy Ricotta and Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Six 1/2-inch-thick slices of Italian peasant bread; 2 small garlic cloves, 1 minced; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 small dry chorizo (about 3 ounces), thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 small head of frisee, tender white and light green leaves only

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Six 1/2-inch-thick slices of Italian peasant bread
2 small garlic cloves, 1 minced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 small dry chorizo (about 3 ounces), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 small head of frisee, tender white and light green leaves only

1
Put the ricotta in a fine sieve set over a bowl.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
3
Discard the liquid in the bowl.
4
Wipe out the bowl, add the thickened ricotta and stir in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Preheat a grill pan.
6
Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with oil and grill, turning once, until toasted, about 3 minutes.
7
Transfer the toasts to a platter and rub them with the whole garlic clove.
8
In a small bowl, toss the red onion with 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes; drain the onion, discarding the vinegar.
9
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, boil the remaining 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar until reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes.
10
In a medium skillet, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil with the minced garlic, chorizo, tarragon and parsley.
11
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
12
Spread the ricotta on the toasts and top with the warm chorizo.
13
Garnish with the frisee and pickled onions.
14
Drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, Salt and freshly ground pepper, Six 1/2-inch-thick slices of Italian peasant bread, and more.

Yes, Crostini with Creamy Ricotta and Chorizo falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crostini with Creamy Ricotta and Chorizo

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