Parmesan Cups Food

PARMESAN SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Use a tablespoon to scoop about 2 tablespoons on cheese onto a parchment or silpat-lined baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each mound to account for spreading. Pat each mound down slightly. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until the edges are lightly brown. Allow melted cheese to cool for about a minute, or until you can safely use a spatula to scoop the disk and drape over the shot glass/muffin cup. Leave draped until fully cooled, about 5 minutes. Blot excess oil with a paper towel. Add the salad greens, tomatoes, olives, basil, oil and lemon juice to a medium bowl and toss well. Fill parmesan cups just before serving. Nutrition Information: Calories: 71 | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Carbs: 1g | Fiber: 0g| Net Carbs: 1g

EASY ITALIAN: PARMESAN CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place a silpat mat on a baking sheet.
• Place 6 (1/4 cup) mounds of Parmesan cheese on mat and gently tap down until each mound is flat (approximately 5 inches in diameter.)
• Bake until golden and bubbly (approximately 8-10 minutes.)
• Quickly use a thin spatula to transfer the Parmesan Cup to a muffin tin.
• Gently mold Parmesan Cup to fit the shape of the muffin tin (use a spatula or glass to help if needed.)
• Let cool until firm (approximately 5-6 minutes.)
• Continue with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

PARMESAN HASH BROWN CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 12 muffin tins with cooking spray; set aside. In large bowl, combine potatoes, onions, cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss lightly with a fork. Drizzle on olive oil. Toss with fork again until mixture is well combined. Spoon mixture evenly into 12 muffin cups. With the back of the spoon, apply gentle pressure to pack mixture into each cup. Bake for 60-75 minutes in lower third of oven. Let rest for 5 minutes, run a small knife or spatula around the edge of each cup, making sure the edges are loosened. Gently lift each potato cup out, invert it, place on serving plate bottom side up. Good served warm or room temperature.
• MAKE AHEAD FOR COOKING LATER: Combine mixture, spoon it into muffin tins, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking time. May be made the night before to cook and serve for breakfast the next day.
• MAKE AND COOK AHEAD FOR REHEATING LATER: These are best when eaten freshly baked. However, they can be baked ahead of time, refrigerated or frozen, and reheated before serving. They lose some of their crispiness when reheated, but the texture and taste is still good.
• FOR BITE-SIZE TATER TOTS - make them in mini muffin pans.

CRISPY PARMESAN CUPS

Steps:

• Heat a small non stick pan on the stove top over med. heat.
• Place 1 tbs. cheese on a small pile, about the size of a quarter, cook until cheese melts and flip over (this is where you could add a small crack of ground pepper to the cheese if you like), continue cooking until they are light golden brown.
• Place a mini muffin tin upside down on a flat surface.
• Drape cheese over the "molds" of the pan and press down with a second inverted mini muffin tin.
• Let cool and remove from molds.
• You can trim off any excess cheese for a more uniform cup.

STRAWBERRY-ARUGULA SALAD IN CRISPY PARMESAN CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat. Turn a muffin tin upside down and coat the bottoms with nonstick cooking spray. Form 3 (1/3-cup) mounds of Parmesan cheese on the silicone mat and pat out each to a 5-inch circle. Bake until the cheese melts and is browned and bubbly, 5 to 6 minutes. Working with one circle at a time, quickly lift each round of cheese to the muffin tin, gently pressing the edges to create a dome. Repeat the process with the remaining cheese. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk together the honey, vinegar, shallot and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually add the olive oil and whisk until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss together the arugula, strawberries, parsley, green onions and pecans in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. To serve, place the Parmesan cups onto serving plates and divide the salad evenly among them.

MACARONI AND CHEESE IN PARMESAN CUPS

Steps:

• To make the Parmesan Cups: Put a small nonstick pan on stove over medium heat. Lay tart molds upside down on flat surface. Place 1 tablespoon of cheese in a small pile about the size of a quarter in the pan. Cook until cheese melts and starts to bubble. Flip the cheese and continue cooking until golden brown. Drape cheese over tart mold and press down with another tart mold to form cup shape. Let cool. Remove from molds and trim off excess cheese after cheese has cooled.
• To make Macaroni and Cheese: Put the onion, herbs, garlic and cream in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cream is reduced by half. Strain and put cream back in pan on low heat. Whisk in the cheese. Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• To assemble: Spoon mixture into each Parmesan cup and garnish with chopped parsley.

SPRING SALAD IN PARMESAN CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or lightly oiled parchment paper. Invert 4 small ramekins onto a cutting board; set aside.
• Toss the cheese and flour in a bowl, then make 4 mounds on each of the prepared baking sheets (about 2 tablespoons cheese per mound). Spread into 5-inch rounds. Working with one pan at a time, bake until the cheese is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, 1 minute. Using a thin metal spatula, remove the cheese rounds and drape over the inverted ramekins. Let cool completely, then remove to a platter.
• Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Cook the fava beans in the boiling water until tender, 3 to 5 minutes, adding the snap peas during the last minute of cooking. Transfer the favas and peas to the ice water with a slotted spoon; drain well. Remove the papery shells from the favas. Pat the snap peas dry and cut in half.
• Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Add the favas, snap peas, lettuce, radishes, chives and tarragon; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among the parmesan cups.

SPINACH SALAD IN PARMESAN FRICO CUPS (GIADA DE LAURENTIIS)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. CITRUS VINAIGRETTE: Combine all the ingredients in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
• FRICO CUPS: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place 4 (1/4-cup) mounds of Parmesan cheese on the mat and gently tap down until each mound is flat and about 5 inches in diameter. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
• Meanwhile, invert a muffin pan onto the counter. Working quickly, use a thin spatula to transfer each of the Frico onto the inverted muffin tin (to form upside-down cups). Let cool until firm, about 5 minutes.
• SALAD & ASSEMBLY: In a large bowl, combine all the spinach salad ingredients. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Divide the salad among the Parmesan Frico Cups. Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE PARMESAN PHYLLO CUPS

Steps:

• Combine artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese, garlic salt and lemon juice in a food processor or blender.
• Pluse 4 times or until the artichoke is finely chopped.
• Add cream cheese and process until combined.
• Fill each mini phyllo shell with the artichoke mixture and place on a baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.