Parmesan Crisps are a quick appetizer idea that is so easy to prepare that you can hardly call it a recipe. With just a few ingredients you can have a low-carb appetizer that everybody will enjoy.
Parmesan Crisps can be served either with various cream soups or simply as a substitute for potato chips. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
How to make Parmesan Crisps
Begin by preheating the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Next, take heaping tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are at least 1 inch (3cm) apart. Flatten them slightly with your fingers. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and dried oregano on top of each cheese mound.
Bake the Parmesan cheese for about 6-8 minutes until they turn golden and crisp.
Once baked, allow the Parmesan crisps to cool completely.
How to make Marinara sauce
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for a few seconds, then stir in the diced tomatoes. Add sugar, basil, oregano, bay leaf, and pepper flakes if using. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes until it slightly reduces and thickens.
Once the marinara sauce is done, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
You can store the marinara sauce refrigerated for up to a week or freeze it until ready to use.
Enjoy your crispy Parmesan crisps with this delicious marinara sauce!
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If you like dip recipes you may also like this bread recipe for Skillet Bread Four Cheese Spinach Dip and this Red Lentil and Walnut Dip. This Perfect Guacamole is also a great choice as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner.
For more appetizer ideas check our full collection for Appetizer Recipes.
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Parmesan Crisps with Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) Parmesan , finely grated
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dry oregano
Marinara Sauce
- 1 pound (450g) can or fresh tomatoes , peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp (14g) olive oil
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp (1g) dry oregano
- fresh basil
- red pepper flakes , optional
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Place heaping tablespoons of parmesan at least 1 inch (3cm) apart, flattening slightly. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and dry oregano on top of each.
- Bake for about 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely.
Prepare the marinara sauce.
- In a medium sauce pan heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic, cook few seconds then stir in diced tomatoes. Add sugar, basil, oregano, bay leaf, pepper flakes if used, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until slightly reduced and thickened.
- When done, remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
- It keeps well refrigerated for up to a week or freeze until ready to use.
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I’m down with anything made primarily with Parmesan cheese! lol so delish!
Can this be served cold – if I prepare it five hours before the lunch and then serve it as an appetizer? What sauce will also go with it?