Calling all cheese lovers! This delightful dish combines the delicate flavors of spinach, parmesan, and custard in a symphony of textures. The spinach provides a vibrant green hue and a slightly bitter note that perfectly complements the richness of the parmesan and custard. Baked until golden brown, the frico adds a crispy element that adds an extra layer of flavor and texture. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, this spinach parmesan custard with frico is sure to satisfy.
The recipe starts with a creamy custard base made from milk, eggs, and parmesan cheese. Fresh spinach is then added to the custard, along with salt and pepper to taste. The mixture is poured into a greased baking dish and baked until set. While the custard is baking, a frico is made by melting butter in a skillet and then adding grated parmesan cheese. The cheese is cooked until golden brown and crispy, then crumbled and sprinkled over the baked custard.
This recipe is not only delicious, but also incredibly versatile. You can easily add other ingredients to the custard, such as cooked bacon, diced ham, or roasted vegetables. The frico can also be made with different types of cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyère. No matter how you choose to prepare it, this spinach parmesan custard with frico is sure to be a hit!
SPINACH SALAD IN PARMESAN FRICO CUPS (GIADA DE LAURENTIIS)
You can add a dash of fresh herbs such as thyme, basil, parsley, and/or oregano to the frico during cooking to spice them up a bit for added flavor.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. CITRUS VINAIGRETTE: Combine all the ingredients in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
- FRICO CUPS: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place 4 (1/4-cup) mounds of Parmesan cheese on the mat and gently tap down until each mound is flat and about 5 inches in diameter. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Meanwhile, invert a muffin pan onto the counter. Working quickly, use a thin spatula to transfer each of the Frico onto the inverted muffin tin (to form upside-down cups). Let cool until firm, about 5 minutes.
- SALAD & ASSEMBLY: In a large bowl, combine all the spinach salad ingredients. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Divide the salad among the Parmesan Frico Cups. Serve immediately.
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PARMESAN CHEESE
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash and dry spinach and remove stems.
- Using half the ingredients and working in batches, heat olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Saute garlic about one minute. Add spinach leaves, increase heat to high, and stir until evenly wilted, about 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and tomatoes. Cook an additional minute. Stir in grated Parmesan, remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately. If spinach releases too much water, you can drain mixture in a colander before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings again after draining.
SPINACH SALAD IN A PARMESAN FRICO CUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the Parmesan Frico Cups:
- Place a silpat mat on a baking sheet. Place 6 (1/4-cup) mounds of Parmesan cheese on the mat and gently tap down until each mound is flat and 4 1/2 to 5 inches in diameter. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Working quickly, use a thin spatula to transfer the Parmesan Frico to a muffin tin. Gently place a small drinking glass on top of the Parmesan Frico to mold it into the shape 1 of the muffin cups. Let cool until firm, about 5 minutes. Continue with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- For the Citrus Vinaigrette:
- Combine all the ingredients in a jar or a tight-sealing plastic container. Shake to blend.
- For the Spinach Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine. Divide the salad among the Parmesan Frico Cups and serve immediately.
PARMESAN, BASIL AND LEMON WAFERS (FRICO)
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield about 12 wafers
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan mixture onto a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended for this recipe. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture, spacing the spoonfuls about 1/2-inch apart. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool and use a flat spatula to transfer from lined baking sheet.
FRESH SPINACH AND ROASTED-GARLIC CUSTARDS
Provided by Alfred Portale
Categories Milk/Cream Food Processor Egg Garlic Side Bake Vegetarian Spinach Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter six 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups and place in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Fill large bowl with ice and water. Bring cream to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove cream from heat. Add spinach, salt, and white pepper and stir until spinach wilts, about 1 minute. Place saucepan over ice water; stir to cool mixture quickly.
- Pour cooled spinach mixture into blender; add eggs and roasted garlic . Blend until spinach is pureed and custard is smooth. Divide custard among prepared ramekins. Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
- Bake custards until gently set in center, turning pan after 30 minutes, about 55 minutes total. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool custards in water. Remove from water, cover, and chill. Rewarm custards 2 at a time, uncovered, about 1 minute in microwave at 50 percent power.
- Cut around custards to loosen and turn out onto plates. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
PARMESAN FRICO
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place tablespoon-size mounds of Parmesan on the paper at least 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound of cheese with the bottom of a glass or the back of a spoon and sprinkle with black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has spread out to a 1- to 1 1/2-inch round and is bubbling and golden around the edges. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack to cool the frico completely.
PARMESAN FRICO BOWLS
Use this recipe when making our Spinach and Pea Soup. When sprinkling the cheese in the skillet, don't worry if there are spaces; the cheese will melt into a lacy whole.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle about 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan on skillet to form a 4-inch round. Cook until Parmesan is somewhat melted and starting to firm, about 3 minutes. Using a thin spatula, flip; cook until firm but not browned, 20 to 30 seconds more. Transfer to a small bowl (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter), and press into bowl to shape. Let cool completely. Repeat with the remaining Parmesan to make 4 frico bowls.
CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH
This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. Crushed croutons top it off and give the side dish a wonderful crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips for Making Spinach Parmesan Custard with Frico:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach. If you must use frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
- Don't overcook the spinach. Overcooked spinach will be mushy and lose its flavor. Cook it just until it is wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Use grated Parmesan cheese. Grated Parmesan cheese will melt more easily and evenly than shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Don't overbeat the eggs. Overbeaten eggs will make the custard tough. Beat them just until they are combined.
- Bake the custard in a water bath. This will help to prevent the custard from curdling. Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water. The water should come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
- Let the custard cool slightly before serving. This will help it to set and firm up.
- Serve the custard with frico. Frico is a crispy cheese cracker that adds a delicious crunch to the custard. To make frico, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add a few tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and spread it out in an even layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the skillet and let cool. Once cool, break the frico into pieces.
Conclusion:
Spinach Parmesan Custard with Frico is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also relatively easy to make, and can be prepared ahead of time. The combination of creamy custard, spinach, and crispy frico is sure to please everyone at your table.
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