Ingredient of the Week: Parmesan Cheese in Parmesan Cheese Crisps

on March 16, 2010 at 9:00 AM

This week's featured "Ingredient of the Week" is Parmesan Cheese. Today, we're using it to make easy Parmesan Cheese Crisps, the perfect high-protein, low-carb snack.

Made of melted Parmesan cheese, these little crisps can be eaten like crackers with your favorite dip or spread. Or, you can drape warm crisps over an upturned glass to create little "cups" and fill with fruit or veggies. They also look pretty as a salad garnish.

Here's how to make 'em:

Parmesan Cheese Crisps

Parmesan cheese (hard)

Parchment paper

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Grate Parmesan cheese into little piles, spaced about 2-inches apart. Bake at 325 for 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Have you ever made Parmesan Cheese Crisps?

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has shoes that make people stop her on the street and ask "Where did you get those?" but it doesn't work for taxi cabs as she was hit by one ... and lived to tell the tale. She has more freckles than Lohan but way less attitude. And she's a fierce cook with tons of recipes to share -- and wishes she could share some with Bourdain.