CHEESE CRISPS WITH RICOTTA DIP

Cheese Crisps with Ricotta Dip image

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

Time 30m

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

Number Of Ingredients 6

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.