Frico Recipe
Thin and crisp frico are a deliciously simple Italian snack that are made with just one ingredient. Typically prepared with grated Parmesan, frico can be used as an elegant garnish, served as a snack, or offered as an appetizer before an Italian meal.
A thin layer of shredded or grated cheese is spread in a freeform circle on a baking sheet and then cooked in the oven. It can also be prepared in a frying pan and melted until the cheese becomes crisp and malleable. When the frico is still warm, it can be gently formed into various shapes such as baskets or bowls to hold other foods. Once cooled, the cheese becomes deliciously crisp.
Frico can be served as an hors d’oeuvre or as a garnish. They add a delicious, salty crunch to green salads and are a nice accompaniment to soup, especially tomato soup.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated