Easy Whipped Ricotta and Grilled Bread New Year Recipe

Because sometimes you need to indulge in fancy grilled cheese.

• YIELDS: 8 servings
• TOTAL TIME: 0 hours 45 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced 
• 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• 2 c. ricotta cheese
• 1/4 c. whole milk 
• Flaked salt 
• Freshly ground coarse black pepper
• 8 thick slices sourdough bread

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add garlic and thyme. Cook, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes; cool. 
2. Meanwhile, beat ricotta and milk on medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and top with garlic-thyme oil.
3. Heat grill to medium-high. Brush bread with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, dividing evenly. Grill, turning once, until toasted and lightly charred, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve alongside ricotta mix.