Parmesan Walnut Rounds Recipes

PARMESAN WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and cayenne. Cook over medium heat until walnuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with cheese. Spread on foil to cool.

PARMESAN CHEESE ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to 425 degrees F.
• With a 2 1/8-inch cookie cutter, cut 2 rounds out of each slice of bread. Arrange the rounds on a baking sheet and place 5 inches from the heat source. Toast the bread on one side until they are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Using a whisk, mix together the mayonnaise and Parmesan in a small bowl. Remove the bread from the oven and turn the rounds over to the untoasted sides. Spread each with a thin layer of mustard. Put 1 onion slice on top and cover with about 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture, spreading the mixture across the onion and bread.
• Broil until golden, about 1 minute. Never take your eyes off these; the time varies with different ovens. Work in batches of 24 rounds. Serve one batch hot while the next is cooking.

PARMESAN HERBED WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, herb seasoning, garlic salt and cayenne pepper; set aside.
• In a separate medium bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Add walnut halves and pieces; toss to coat. Add walnuts to cheese mixture; mix thoroughly.
• Spread in a single layer on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in 250°F oven for about 30 minutes, until golden and crisp. Cool.
• Store in an airtight container.

MIXED GREENS WITH PARMESAN WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch square pan, heat butter and salt in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly. Stir in walnuts. Bake uncovered 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; toss until walnuts are evenly coated. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is light brown; cool.
• Into large bowl, tear lettuce, endive, radicchio and spinach into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups). Add dressing and walnuts; toss until greens are well coated.

PARMESAN POTATO ROUNDS

Steps:

• Pour butter into a 15-1/2-in. x 10-1/2-in. x 1-in. baking pan. In a plastic bag, combine flour, cheese, salt and pepper. Shake a few potato slices at a time in the bag to coat with the flour mixture. Place potatoes in a single layer over the butter. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Turn slices and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake 30 minutes more or until tender.

BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add broccoli and cook until broccoli begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender and garlic begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with lemon zest and lemon juice, Parmesan, and walnuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

EASY PARMESAN POTATO ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Butter a small baking dish.
• Place a layer of sliced potatoes in the bottom of the dish, then season with salt, pepper and a little garlic powder.
• Sprinkle with some sliced onions.
• Drizzle with a little melted butter.
• Repeat layering in the same matter ending up with a layer of potatoes.
• Drizzle the top layer of potatoes with melted butter, and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
• Delicious!

PARMESAN ROUNDS WITH LOX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. For each round, spoon 2 teaspoons cheese onto ungreased cookie sheet; pat into 2-inch round. Place rounds 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each with pepper.
• Bake at 400°F. for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. (Do not overbake.) Immediately remove from cookie sheet; place on wire racks. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled.
• To serve, top each round with lox, about 1/4 teaspoon crème fraîche and dill sprig. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

PARMESAN ROUNDS

Steps:

• Using a round cookie cutter, make four 1 1/2" circles per slice of bread.
• Butter each slice on one side.
• Broil, turning once until lightly toasted.
• In a small bowl combine the remainder of ingredients until smoothly blended.
• Spread 1 tsp on the buttered side of each "toast".
• May be frozen in an airtight container at this point - do not thaw before broiling.
• Broil 4" from heat for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve hot.

PARMESAN, ROSEMARY, AND WALNUT SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, cream the butter; add the Parmesan, and mix well. Stir in the flour, rosemary, walnuts, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Form the mixture into 1-inch-wide logs, wrap them in plastic, and refrigerate for at least half an hour, or up to 3 days.
• When you're ready to bake the shortbread, position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Cut the logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices, place the slices on the baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden at the edges. Remove the shortbread slices and cool them on a wire rack. You can offer these by themselves passed in a basket, or top them with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto.