Ricotta Fritters – Cheddar with Fresh Tomato Salad

Name: Ricotta Fritters - Cheddar with Fresh Tomato Salad
Prep time: 00:00:00
Cook time: 00:00:00
Ingredients: 1 large egg1 pound ricotta cheese1 ounce Cabot Lite50 Jalapeño Cheddar; grated (about ¼ cup); plus more for garnish1 ½ tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour*2 teaspoons minced garlicGenerous pinches salt and ground black pepperNonstick cooking spray

– Makes 6 servings –

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Ingredients

1 large egg
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 ounce Cabot Lite50 Jalapeño Cheddar, grated (about ¼ cup), plus more for garnish
1 ½ tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour*
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Generous pinches salt and ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

WHISK in medium bowl egg until frothy and combined; add ricotta, cheddar, flour, garlic, salt and pepper and stir until mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

COAT large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add ricotta mixture by the tablespoonful, being careful not to overcrowd pan. Cook fritters until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, turning carefully with wide spatula.

TRANSFER fritters to large serving plate and sprinkle with additional cheese.
*Additional flour may be needed if ricotta is very wet.

Serve with Fresh Tomato Salad.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Jon Ashton.