There’s a silver lining to reaching the end of your Parmesan block; an old-time culinary secret used by both chefs and everyday folk around the world. 1. Use as a base for cheese sauces![]() Steep the rinds in milk and cream until softened, then strain the remaining pieces out. Use the condensed sauce as a base for comfort delights like mac n' cheese or au gratin potatoes. 2. Cook and eat rinds![]() Cheese rinds can be toasted like s'mores, grilled, or put under the broiler until soft and slightly crunchy on the tips. When cooled, eat as is, or throw on a sandwich for extra flavor. 3. Use cheese rinds as a bowl![]() Carve out a wheel of Parmesan and use as bowl to serve cheese fondue, or cut up cheese chunks as a fun display. 4. Crisp rinds and serveCut into thinly and microwave for 30 seconds. Top on a burger, crumble on a salad, or eat as is. 5. Flavor rinds in tomato sauce![]() Cut the cheese rinds into rough, big chunks and throw into a tomato sauce base sauce such as bolognese. 6. Store rinds in olive oil![]() Store Parmesan cheese rinds in olive oil and drizzle on bread. Store alone or with garlic, chili pepper, or other herbs for added flavor. 7. Add rinds to soup![]() When simmering, add cheese rinds to soup pot or slow cooker and then spoon around when serving to enhance the flavor. 8. Grate and eat![]() With a good, sharp grater, patience, and enough elbow grease, a Parmesan rind can be finely grated just like the rest of the wheel. 9. Make a Parmesan broth![]() Add cheese rinds to a potted of salted water and simmer until rind has melted. Strain with a sieve and use as a base for pasta, soup, or risotto 10. Steam with veggies![]() Add Parmesan rind to a steamer basket to add a umami flavor to vegetables.
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