Parmesan

Here's what we suggest you do with leftover parmesan.

Updated April 4, 2014

Pamesan cheese.
Photo, Erik Putz.

Easy mac & cheese

Simmer 1 1/2 cups 18% cream in a saucepan. Whisk in 1/4 cup grated parmesan and 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard. Stir in cooked macaroni.

Cheesy twists

Brush 1 sheet puff pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle with coarsely grated parmesan. Cut pastry into 1-in.-wide strips. Twist strips and lay on baking sheet. Bake at 425F until golden, 15 min.

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