Ricotta Pizza Cheese

Making Homemade Pizza is nearly a weekly thing at our house.  It is fast, easy and a great way to use up fresh produce and herbs from the garden.. We returned from vacation and had no cheese, but I did have a container of Ricotta cheese.  Adding the spices and herbs to the Ricotta cheese really made a great topping!  

Ricotta Pizza Cheese: 

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Combine 8 ounces of whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds before adding as a topping to the pizza.  Adding a tiny drop of essential oils such as basil, oregano, or rosemary is great too.