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Frico di Parmigiano

Lacework discs of aged cheese baked until golden and brittle. These shatteringly crisp wafers concentrate the nutty, crystalline intensity of Parmigiano-Reggiano into an elegant cocktail accompaniment.

⏱️ Prep: 5min🍳 Cook: 10min⏰ Total: 15min👥 Serves: 12🌡️ Room Temperature
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Ingredients

  • 4 ozParmigiano-Reggiano(finely grated, aged 24+ months)
  • pinchBlack pepper(optional)
  • 1 tspFresh rosemary(minced, optional)

📝 Make Ahead

Store in airtight container up to 3 days. Do not refrigerate.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment
  2. Place tablespoon mounds of cheese 3 inches apart
  3. Flatten each mound slightly into thin circles
  4. Add optional pepper or rosemary to tops
  5. Bake 5-7 minutes until golden and lacy
  6. Cool completely on pan - they crisp as they cool

💡 Pro Tips

Use finely grated cheese, not shredded. Watch carefully - they go from golden to burnt quickly.

📜 History

Frico originated in Friuli-Venezia Giulia but Parmigiano version uses DOP cheese from Emilia-Romagna. Parmigiano-Reggiano has Protected Designation of Origin status requiring production in specific Italian provinces. Simple technique of baking grated cheese until crisp creates concentrated flavor. Popular aperitivo accompaniment.

Also pairs well with:

proseccochampagnespritz