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Janet Schuch

Brunch Ricotta Banana Grilled Cheese

This is perfect for brunch, breakfast, or really any time of day. Pair with a side salad for a well rounded meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 397
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Mayo or olive oil or butter would be fine too!
  • 2 slices Whole grain artisan bread or any bread you like!
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese I used part skim
  • 1/2 of 1 banana

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat skillet over medium heat.
  2. Spread mayo or (or olive oil or butter) on outside of bread slices.
  3. Slice banana long-way to fit on your bread
  4. When the skillet is heated, spray lightly with cooking spray and spoon ricotta onto the skillet.
  5. Add bread (mayo side down) onto the skillet as well as the banana slices.
  6. Heat ricotta and bananas for ~2 minutes per side or until they are beginning to caremelize and flip.
  7. Add hot ricotta and bananas to one slice of bread, top with the second slice.
  8. Slice in half or serve whole and enjoy.