Parmesan and Smoky Paprika Frico
- 5 cups (about 14 ounces) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 teaspoons smoked paprika*
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- Toss cheese and paprika in large bowl.
- Spray small nonstick skillet with nonstick spray.
- Place over medium-low heat.
- Drop 1/4 cup cheese mixture in mound in center of skillet.
- Spread to 3- to 4-inch round.
- Cook until completely melted, bubbling all over, and browning at edges, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat; let stand until bubbling stops.
- Loosen edges and turn frico over.
- Return pan to medium-low heat and cook frico until golden on bottom, about 1 minute.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Repeat with remaining cheese mixture.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead.
- Let stand at room temperature.
- Salty, smoky flavors need a crisp Pinot Grigio like the 2005 Blason (Italy, $9).
- *Sometimes labeled Pimenton Dulce or Pimenton de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.
parmesan cheese, paprika, vegetable oil spray
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/parmesan-and-smoky-paprika-frico-240743 (may not work)