Baked Ricotta With Bacon And Caramelized Onions

• 1 1/4 cups good quality whole milk ricotta
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, chives, etc.)
• salt and lots of black pepper, to taste
• 1 egg white
• 6 strips bacon, minced
• 1 onion, minced
• drizzle of good olive oil (optional)

1. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, garlic, pepper flakes, herbs, salt, pepper, and egg white.
2. Grease 2 ramekins with olive oil, and pour the ricotta mixture into the ramekins.
3. Bake in a 350 degree oven until the top begins to brown lightly, about 20 minutes.
4. Let cool slightly. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and saute until the fat renders, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add the onions and saute until the onions are caramelized and the bacon is crisp, about 5-7 minutes more.
6. Loosen the ricotta from the ramekin using a butter knife or an offset spatula. Top the ricotta with the bacon and onion mixture, and a drizzle of good olive oil, if desired. Serve with bread or crackers.

milk ricotta, garlic, red pepper, herbs, salt, egg, bacon, onion, olive oil

Taken from food52.com/recipes/10417-baked-ricotta-with-bacon-and-caramelized-onions (may not work)