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Hands On Time:5 minsTotal Time:33 minsServings:11

Hands On Time:5 mins

Hands On Time:

5 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Total Time:

33 mins

Servings:11

Servings:

11

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Whether you eat them for a snack or add them to soups and salads, theseParmesan Crispsare a perfect low-carb option. Small mounds of briny Parmesan cheese get a peppery hit before going into the oven to melt into little discs. When cooled, they become crisp and lacy. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what other types of cheese can be used for these crisps.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Overhead view of crisps from Parmesan Crisps recipe on a teal baking sheet with parchment paper

Nutrition Notes

Overhead view of parmesan and pepper ingredients from Parmesan Crisps recipe

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2ouncesgrated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

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Ingredients

2ouncesgrated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)

¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Side view of a stack of crisps from Parmesan Crisps recipe on a pink textured surface

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, and if you store them properly, they should last for up to 5 days. Do not put these in the fridge, as moisture will destroy their crispy texture. Remove the crisps from the oven and let them cool thoroughly before adding them to an airtight container. Then, store them at room temperature (70°F is best) in a pantry closet or cupboard away from direct sunlight.

Parmesan crisps, known as frico, have been a staple of Northern Italy’s Friuli Venezia Giulia region since perhaps the 1400s. Cheesemakers and home cooks used fresh cheese scraps to make them, and in some recipes, potatoes, onions and bacon or ham were added.

Keep an eagle eye on those crisps when they’re in the oven. They cook fast, and if they burn, they’ll taste bitter.

There are a couple of reasons why your crisps might be soggy or not as crispy as you like. They may not be cooked enough, or it could be a type of cheese that won’t harden as it’s cooling.

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)31Calories2gFat0gCarbs3gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

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Carrie Myers, M.S.

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