Parmesan and Smoky Paprika Frico

Parmesan and Smoky Paprika Frico
Parmesan and Smoky Paprika Frico
These fried cheese crisps are fun to make, so enlist a few guests to help if you decide to make them at the last minute.
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  • Served Person: Makes 16 to 18
Italian Appetizer Fry Quick & Easy New Year's Eve Parmesan Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 4 teaspoons smoked paprika*
  • Carbohydrate 1 g(0%)
  • Cholesterol 15 mg(5%)
  • Fat 6 g(9%)
  • Fiber 0 g(1%)
  • Protein 8 g(16%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(18%)
  • Sodium 304 mg(13%)
  • Calories 91

Preparation 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. WHAT TO DRINK: Salty, smoky flavors need a crisp Pinot Grigio like the 2005 Blason (Italy, $9). *Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

Preparation 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. WHAT TO DRINK: Salty, smoky flavors need a crisp Pinot Grigio like the 2005 Blason (Italy, $9). *Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.