Rachael Ray’s Caesar-Filled Fricos

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15

Caesar-Filled Fricos Recipe - Delicious Appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

206

Sugar

Fat

12g

This Starters dish Caesar-filled fricos is a crispy and cheesy appetizer that is perfect for light meals and fancy occasions. Its unique mix of romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, anchovy paste, and fresh lemon juice create a flavor-rich dish that will delight your taste buds. The fricos are made by cooking a thin layer of Parmigiano-reggiano cheese until it is crispy and bubbly. Top each frico with a small spoonful of the Caesar salad mixture, then drizzle with olive oil. This appetizer is easy to make and a great starter course for any meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2.	Sprinkle 2 1/2 tablespoons of the cheese to form a thin layer.
3.	Cook the cheese until it is golden and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
4.	Carefully remove the frico from the pan and place it onto a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
5.	In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, 1 tablespoon grated cheese, and anchovy paste. Toss to mix well.
6.	Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7.	To serve, top each frico with a small spoonful of the salad mixture. Drizzle the fricos with olive oil.
8.	Enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is a flavorful, crispy and cheesy appetizer that is simple to make.

It is a great party dish or for light meals.

Romano cheese is used to make the salad dressing, adding a nice rich taste to the dish.

CONS

The cheese must be cooked carefully over low heat to be crispy but not burnt.

The anchovy paste may not be liked by everyone.

It is a starter dish and should not be used as the main course.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in nutrients and vitamins, as it includes romaine lettuce which has fiber, antioxidants, and calcium for stronger bones. Parmigiano-reggiano cheese has protein, calcium, and vitamin A that help with bone, muscle, and eye health. Olive oil is healthy fat, which includes omega-3 fatty acids that are good for heart health. However, this recipe has a high sodium content because of the salt which is added to the frico and the dressing.

	1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , plus extra for salad
	1 -2 romaine lettuce hearts , chopped
	anchovy paste , to taste
	1 lemon , juice of
	salt
	fresh ground black pepper
	extra virgin olive oil , for drizzling