Parmesan Crisps are chips made of cheese.
Do I have your attention? Not yet? I must have not been descriptive enough. Parmesan Crisps are a one ingredient, yummy, crunchy, salty snack that is easy to make no matter what your cooking ability is. Now do I have your attention?
Here are a few secrets about Parmesan and my recipe for Parmesan Crisps.
What is Parmesan?
Parmesan is the cheese that tops pasta. The stores sell it shredded and in wedges in the deli. Italian Restaurants freshly grate it over your food. Most of you probably even find it in the grocery stores on aisle 12 in a green container. Ok, that last example is not the best. I’m not going to lie, I like it on my pasta when I don’t have the real deal. That’s about 50% of the time.
Where Does it Come From?
Real Parmesan comes from the Parma province of Italy. You can read all about it at parmesan.com, but please wait until after you finish reading the rest of this article.
Parmesan Secrets
Healthy Secrets
- Compared to other cheese, parmesan has less fat and sodium.
- Parmesan Cheese has more vitamins and minerals, when compared to other cheeses.
- No Carbs – I’m not sure how much of secret this one is, but for the one person reading this that just learned Parmesan Cheese is low carb…you’re welcome.
- It’s Lactose Free – Parmigiano Reggiano® is completely lactose free. According to Parmesan.com, shortly after the cheese is made lactose transforms into lactic acid. As this happens, the growth of lactic bacteria metabolizes the galactose, a lactose component, so the galactose disappears as well.
Food Secrets – It’s not just for your Spaghetti
- Sprinkle Parmesan on popcorn for a flavor pop.
- Put in on your vegetables – Parmesan Cheese is a great addition to my Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Save and Use the Rind. The rind is FULL of FLAVOR!
- Keep the rind in the freezer until you’re making a soup, sauce or pot of beans. Toss a piece of rind into the pot and simmer it with whatever you are making.
- Put a piece of rind in small jar and cover with olive oil. It will infuse the olive oil with parmesan flavor. Hello yummy bread dipper.
Where’s the Parmesan Crisps Recipe?
I know, you’re looking for the Parmesan Crisps. Stay with me. I promise, we’re almost there. I just have a one more cheesy secret and some storage tips.
Final Secret I promise
This secret is for the green can parmesan users. The lid is reusable. Wash and dry the lid. It will fit nicely onto a 16 oz jar or mason jar. Your jar can be used to store cornstarch or powdered sugar because of its shaker top. Children’s snacks, like dry cereal or goldfish, would also work well in the jar because of the flip top lid.
Real Quick, Let’s Talk Parmesan Storage
You’re spending good money Parmigiano Reggiano® so store it properly. Keep wedges refrigerated and tightly wrapped in aluminum foil or parchment paper so they stay fresh. A zip top bag also works well.
You’ve been patiently reading and I appreciate you for doing that. Here is the recipe I promised you a few paragraphs ago. Try this recipe once and you’ll see how easy it is.
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Parmesan Crisps
Ingredients
- ½ – 1 Cup Grated Parmesan. I like using a hand grater like the one HERE.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400⁰
- Put a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone baking mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet and lightly pat down.
- Repeat with the remaining cheese and leave about a ½ inch space between each
- Bake for 5-6 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Cool and serve
- Store leftover (if you have any) Parmesan Crisps in an airtight container with wax paper between each crisp.
I love cheese. That is all!!
I couldn’t agree with you more!