Best Parmesan Frico Bowls Recipes

FRICO SALAD BOWL

Steps:

• To make one of these cheese bowls, find two small bowls that fit snugly inside each other. Line a large plate with a circle of parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of finely grated parmesan in a circle on the parchment, making the circle slightly larger than the size of the bowls. Microwave until melted, about 2 minutes. Quickly pick up the parchment and drape it, cheese-side up, over an upside-down bowl; immediately top with the other bowl and let cool 2 minutes. Remove the top bowl, invert the frico bowl and carefully remove the parchment. Let harden 30 minutes, then fill with salad.

CACIO E PEPE FRICO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, gently toss together the cheeses.
• Arrange heaping tablespoon-size mounds of the cheese mixture on the baking sheets, spacing them at least 1/2 inch apart. Using your fingers, gently pat down each mound to flatten. (It's O.K. if there are holes - the cheese will melt into a web.) Grind pepper over each round.
• Bake until golden and crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets until crisp, then transfer to a serving plate using an offset spatula.

PARMESAN CRISPS (FRICO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Using largest holes on a 4-sided grater, coarsely shred enough cheese to measure 1 cup.
• Line a large baking sheet with nonstick liner. Stir together cheese, flour, and pepper. Arrange tablespoons of cheese 4 inches apart on liner, stirring cheese in bowl between tablespoons to keep flour evenly distributed. Flatten each mound slightly with a metal spatula to form a 3-inch round.
• Bake frico in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on sheet on a rack, then carefully transfer each crisp (they are very delicate) with metal spatula to rack to cool completely.

SPINACH SALAD IN A PARMESAN FRICO CUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the Parmesan Frico Cups:
• Place a silpat mat on a baking sheet. Place 6 (1/4-cup) mounds of Parmesan cheese on the mat and gently tap down until each mound is flat and 4 1/2 to 5 inches in diameter. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Working quickly, use a thin spatula to transfer the Parmesan Frico to a muffin tin. Gently place a small drinking glass on top of the Parmesan Frico to mold it into the shape 1 of the muffin cups. Let cool until firm, about 5 minutes. Continue with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
• For the Citrus Vinaigrette:
• Combine all the ingredients in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
• For the Spinach Salad:
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Divide the salad among the Parmesan Frico Cups and serve immediately.

PARMESAN FRICO BOWLS

Steps:

• Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle about 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan on skillet to form a 4-inch round. Cook until Parmesan is somewhat melted and starting to firm, about 3 minutes. Using a thin spatula, flip; cook until firm but not browned, 20 to 30 seconds more. Transfer to a small bowl (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), and press into bowl to shape. Let cool completely. Repeat with the remaining Parmesan to make 4 frico bowls.

PARMESAN FRICO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place tablespoon-size mounds of Parmesan on the paper at least 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound of cheese with the bottom of a glass or the back of a spoon and sprinkle with black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has spread out to a 1- to 1 1/2-inch round and is bubbling and golden around the edges. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool the frico completely.

CAESAR SALAD IN PEPPERED PARMESAN BOWLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss cheese with pepper. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture into pan to form a 6-in. circle; cook, uncovered, until bubbly and edges are golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; let stand 15 seconds., Using a spatula, carefully remove cheese and immediately drape over an inverted 4-oz. ramekin; press cheese gently to form a bowl. Cool completely. Repeat with remaining cheese, making eight bowls., In a large bowl, combine romaine, tomatoes and croutons. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve in Parmesan bowls.