Caesar Salad with Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing and Parmesan Crisp

• 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup
• 3/4 cup Caesar dressing
• 4 cloves roasted garlic
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (10-ounce) bag chopped romaine hearts
• 1 cup seasoned croutons
• Special equipment: 3-inch ring mold or clean tuna can with top and bottom removed

1. Preheat broiler.
2. To make Parmesan crisp: place 3-inch ring mold on baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded parmesan into mold.
4. Repeat 3 more times so there are 4 separate parmesan disks.
5. Lay out crisps on a foil covered pan.
6. Place under broiler for 3 to 4 minutes watching carefully until Parmesan turns golden brown.
7. Remove from broiler and let cool.
8. In a blender combine Caesar dressing, roasted garlic cloves and mayonnaise.
9. Blend on medium speed until creamy.
10. In a large bowl, add romaine, 1/4 cup Parmesan and croutons.
11. Toss with salad dressing.
12. Carefully peel Parmesan crisps from foil.
13. Serve on chilled plates with Parmesan crisps upright in salad.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/caesar-salad-with-creamy-roasted-garlic-dressing-and-parmesan-crisp-recipe.html (may not work)