CHEESE CRISPS WITH RICOTTA DIP

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This Italian-style appetizer is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. My kids gobble up the crisps even without the fruity dipping sauce!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

3 slices pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook pancetta in oil over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels., Drop Parmesan cheese by tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 in. apart. Sprinkle with pancetta. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Remove from pans., Combine ricotta cheese and preserves; sprinkle with basil. Serve with crisps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.