Pesto Parmesan Crisps

Name: Pesto Parmesan Crisps
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon prepared pesto

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These pesto Parmesan crisps are a quick and savory cracker-like snack. Just two ingredients—shredded Parmesan and pesto sauce—are melted into golden, lacy bites.

Ingredients

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon prepared pesto

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the Parmesan and pesto.
In batches, sprinkle 2 tablespoons pesto cheese into a large nonstick skillet; heat over medium-low heat. Cook until melted and edges start to brown, 3-4 minutes. Flip; cook 30 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel-lined cutting board to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 128 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.

This recipe is a fun little twist on crispy cheese frico. The Parmesan cooks up into delicate, cracker-like bites, while the pesto adds a bright, vibrant note. They're perfect for snacking or used as a topping for soups or salad. —Lindsay Mattison, Beaverton, Oregon

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