Parmesan Crisps

By Rachel Cooks

Ingredients

4 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded ((see note))
optional: 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs (e.g., Italian seasoning)
optional: freshly ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, to taste

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time8mins
Servings8

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Place 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese onto the prepared baking sheet, lightly spreading it out, as evenly as possible, into a small circle, around 2 to 3 inches wide. Leave about 1 inch of space between each mound to allow for spreading. Repeat with the remaining cheese to make 16 crisps.

If desired, sprinkle cheese with dried herbs, black pepper, and/or red pepper flakes.

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and light golden brown. Keep a close eye on the crisps as they can go from perfect to overdone quickly.

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the Parmesan crisps cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes. They will crisp up as they cool.

Remove from the baking sheet, using a spatula, and serve.