By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 2
431 cal · 45 min
Ricotta Tomato Toasts
Recipe GLPRa9abefde42c304
Crispy, golden bread topped with creamy fresh ricotta and bright cherry tomatoes, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper. A simple yet elegant vegetarian appetizer or light meal that celebrates quality ingredients.
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Ingredients
4 slices Hearty bread
for brushing and drizzling Olive oil
1 to 1½ cups Fresh ricotta cheese
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Lightly brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil.
Heat a grill pan or toaster to medium-high heat. Grill or toast the bread slices until golden and crispy on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
Spread a generous layer of fresh ricotta cheese on each toasted bread slice.
Top the ricotta with the halved cherry tomatoes, dividing them evenly.
Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
Serve immediately while the bread is still warm.
Comments
All five ingredients are stocked at every major Charlotte grocer, making this a grab-and-go weeknight option with zero special trips. At roughly $3 to $4 per serving depending on bread quality and ricotta brand, this is cheap eating—ricotta is the main cost driver, and Harris Teeter and Food Lion both carry decent store brands under $4 per 15-ounce tub. The stated 45 minutes is wildly optimistic; you're looking at 8 to 10 minutes of actual work (toast, mash, spread, slice tomatoes, finish), which is honest enough for busy evenings. The dish doesn't reheat well—ricotta gets grainy and tomatoes weep—so plan to eat it same-night, and it's more of a light supper or lunch than a family dinner.
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