Cheese Baskets

"I found this fun recipe in an old Bon Appetit magazine. It was paired with a "Warm Scallop Salad with Cumin" recipe which I am also submitting. These could be used for a variety of dishes, such as pasta or sauteed vegetables."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
2
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Invert one 1+1/4 c custard cup.
  • Cover with paper towel.
  • Melt 1 tsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium low heat.
  • Sprinkle a generous 1/3 cup of cheese, forming a 6-inch round.
  • Cook until cheese melts and bottom is golden, pressing with a spatula to flatten, about 4 minutes.
  • Turn cheese over.
  • Cook until second side is golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Place cheese round on top of towel covered custard cup.
  • Top with two folded paper towels and press down on cheese to form cup shape, about 30 seconds.
  • Remove paper towels.
  • Turn cheese baskets right side up to cool.
  • Repeat with remaining butter and cheese, using clean towels for each basket.
  • Can be made six hours in advance and stored airtight at room temperature.

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