]> Parmesan-Black Pepper Fricos Made from grated cheese, these crispy little bites, known as fricos in Italian, are delicious as an appetizer, served with sparking wine. Or use them to garnish savory dishes, such as our Sweet Pea Risotto with Prosciutto (see related recipe at right). 2 coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 freshly ground pepper Preheat an oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat liner. For each frico, spoon about 2 Tbs. of the cheese onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a 3-inch round. Space the rounds about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle the tops of the rounds with pepper. Bake until the fricos are crisp and golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool completely. Using a spatula, remove the fricos from the baking sheet. Makes about 16. Sweet Pea Risotto with Prosciutto C857B98B-A909-4115-A00B37981ED36901 Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese 763508 $49.50 Chrome Twist Pepper Grinder 998351 $30.00 Williams-Sonoma Professional Half-Sheet Pan b039 $17.00- $30.00 Silpat Nonstick Liner b037 $24.00 Flexible Spatulas, Black cw166 $7.00- $12.00 Cooling Rack b033 $13.00