Need an eye-catching appetizer made with three ingredients? Okay, four, if you add a crouton garnish. This recipe is from a collection I call “Edi-Bowls” because the “bowls” are all “edible”. Think stuffed mushrooms, lettuce cups, or the cucumbers filled with hummus presented in a previous post.
The preparation is not as difficult as it seems, and once you get the hang of it, things actually go surprisingly fast. The cheese circle melts quickly, in about 30 seconds, so be ready to remove it quickly to avoid burning . I used a rubber spatula and a fork. Practice on a couple to determine which utensils work best for you.
2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese. Romaine leaves, chopped Grape tomatoes, sliced Croutons, if desired
Warm a small non-stick frying pan; spray lightly with olive oil spray. Place 2 tablespoons of cheese in pan; flatten into a circle; allow to melt. Remove from pan; place on upside-down muffin tin to form cup shape. Let cool. Gently remove and stack 3-4 high until ready to use.
Fill with a mixture of chopped romaine lettuce and grape tomatoes coated with Caesar salad dressing. Add small croutons, if desired.
The expression “eat with your eyes” is certainly true because when a dish is visually appealing,
it’s more appetizing.
-Submitted by L 👩🏻🍳
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