Dry vs Wet Measuring There's a reason why there are measuring devices designed for liquid and dry measurements but most likely not for the reason you think. Wet and dry measuring devices are exactly the same volume, the difference is in the design. Measuring cups and spoons for dry ingredients are engineered to be filled to the brim so the excess can be swept off easily for an exact measurement. Liquid measuring devices have brims so you don't have to worry about spilling. So, if you are in a pinch, you can use either measuring device.
Parmesan crisps add an elegance to any dish including salads, burgers or soup but don't require a ton of effort. Just pour, cook and cool. You can even eat them as a snack like my wife does. How I lived without these crispy delights is beyond me.
There really aren't any rules to how you pile up your grated cheese but if you want them to be perfectly round then use a cookie cutter to keep them circular as you pour. If you are looking for a more artistic randomness then just pour and let the cheese fall as it does. You really can't mess up this recipe.
Cook the parmesan at 350 degrees for ten minutes or so till they are golden brown all over. These crisps need a little more time in the oven as they are still a little white in the middle. Once they are golden brown, place them on a paper towel to soak up excess oil and cool for ten minutes. Generally, the first batch never last the ten minutes in my household but it's worth a try.
Adding a parmesan crisp or two to a Caeser Salad takes it to the next level. Try floating a crisp in the middle of tomato soup and it isn't so boring anymore. You can even layer a crisp on a burger instead of melted cheese. The possibilities are endless so start cooking up some parmesan crisps today.
Prep
Pour parmesan or other hard cheese onto cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Use a cookie cutter to confine the pour if you want perfectly round crisps.
Cook
Cook the cheese at 350 degrees for ten minutes or so till the cheese is golden brown from end to end.
Cool
Cool the crisps for ten minutes on paper tools to absorb the oil and crisp up more.
