Mini Baked Potatoes With Ricotta & Lemon

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 15

Mini Baked Potatoes with Ricotta & Lemon recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 chat potatoes
	olive oil flavored cooking spray
	6 tablespoons ricotta cheese
	1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
	1 tablespoon lemon rind , finely grated

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Mini Baked Potatoes with Ricotta & Lemon are delicious appetizers made from chat potatoes, ricotta cheese, parsley, and lemon zest. This recipe is perfect for a small party or gathering with friends. They can be served as an appetizer or as a snack. The lemon zest and parsley add flavor and freshness to the creamy ricotta cheese filling. These bite-sized potatoes are perfect to satisfy your cravings without having to compromise on your weight or diet.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
2.	Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3.	Cut a flat slice from the top of each potato and scoop out a little potato with a teaspoon or melon baller. Spray them with olive oil.
4.	Combine the ricotta cheese, parsley, and lemon zest throughly. Season with salt and pepper.
5.	Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly into the potatoes.
6.	Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the filling is slightly golden and the potatoes are crispy.

PROS

Mini baked potatoes are delicious and nutritious appetizers that are easy and quick to make.
They are low in calories, fat, and sugar.
Ricotta cheese is high in protein and calcium, and lemon zest is a good source of vitamin C.

CONS

The recipe requires the use of an oven and couldn’t be prepared without one.
Chat potatoes are not always easily available in the market.
The potatoes can be overcooked quickly, making them soggy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mini Baked Potatoes with Ricotta & Lemon offers various health benefits to the consumers. These include; providing vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system and improves skin health. Calcium from ricotta cheese improves bone and teeth health. These potatoes are rich in fiber, which helps regulate bowel movements. They are low in calories and fats, making them perfect for those who want to maintain a healthy diet and lose weight.