51 Recipes That Make the Most of Parmesan Cheese

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51 Recipes That Make the Most of Parmesan Cheese2/51 Parmesan Risotto 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Risotto Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish. In this version, the rice is briefly sauteed, then slowly cooked in wine and seasonings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 260 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 3/51 Garlic Parmesan Wings Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe photo

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by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take a bite out of these perfectly seasoned chicken wings. Golden brown and crispy, the skin is flavored with garlic powder, parmesan cheese and herby parsley. Enhance the flavors by dipping it in a garlic parmesan or sriracha mayo sauce, or stick to the classics like bleu cheese and ranch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 91 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 4/51 Parmesan

I like to serve it with a side of fresh fruit

Chicken Couscous 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Chicken Couscous Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Simple ingredients make clever use of leftover chicken in an innovative dish any home cook would be proud to plate. I like to serve it with a side of fresh fruit. —Lisa Abbott, New Berlin, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 391 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 5/51 Parmesan-Coated

Your guests will be impressed

Brie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is such a wonderful appetizer! Your guests will be impressed. A golden exterior gives way to warm, melty cheese, making this perfect for sliced French bread or crackers. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons brie: 202 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. 6/51 Eggplant Parmesan 41 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Eggplant Parmesan Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because my recipe calls for baking the eggplant instead of frying it, it’s much healthier than other versions of this dish! The prep time is a little longer than for some recipes, but the Italian flavors and rustic elegance are well worth it. —Laci Hooten, McKinney, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 305 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 9g fiber), 18g protein. 7/51 Chicken Parmesan Stromboli 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings

It turned out better than I could have hoped

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love chicken Parmesan and my family loves stromboli so one day I tried to combine the two using a few convenience products. It turned out better than I could have hoped. It’s now a staple in our house. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 408 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 859mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 8/51 Parmesan Fettuccine 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fettuccine recipe is such

a simple side dish

a simple side dish. With just four ingredients, it’s ready in no time for a taste that’s sure to please the entire family. —Sundra Hauck, Bogalusa, Lousiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 359 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 9/51 Baked Spaghetti with Cream of Mushroom Soup 139 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked Spaghetti with Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe photo by Ruthie Darling for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheesy crowd-pleasing dish puts a different

spin on spaghetti

spin on spaghetti. The leftovers, if there are any, freeze well for a quick future meal. —Ruth Koberna, Brecksville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 239 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 10/51 Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For special occasions (like my husband’s birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It’s

divine comfort food

divine comfort food. —Jo Ann Burrington, Osceola, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 199 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 11/51 Parmesan Asparagus 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing could be more simple than this side dish. Since it has just four ingredients, I assemble it in no time, then pop it into the oven for about 15 minutes. It turns out perfect every time. —Mary

This is a good and different way to use large amounts

Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 6 ounce-weight: 107 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 12/51 Zucchini Pie 190 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We have a lot of zucchini on hand when it’s in season. This is a good and different way to use large amounts. —Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 353 calories, 27g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 627mg

sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein

sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 13/51 Parmesan Zucchini Bread 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Zucchini Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This loaf has a rugged, textured look that adds to its old-fashioned appeal. The mild Parmesan flavor nicely complements the zucchini, which adds bits of green color to every tender slice. —Christine Wilson, Sellersville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 156 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g

fiber), 4g protein

fiber), 4g protein. 14/51 Gnocchi with White Beans 110 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s one of those no-fuss recipes you can toss together and cook in one skillet. Ideal for a busy weeknight, it’s also good with crumbled Italian chicken sausage if you need to please meat lovers. —Julianne Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 307 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein. 15/51 Dijon-Crusted Fish 83 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON

Dijon, Parmesan and a hint of horseradish give this toasty fish lots of flavor

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dijon, Parmesan and a hint of horseradish give this toasty fish lots of flavor. The preparation is so easy, it takes just 5 to 7 minutes to get four servings ready for the oven. —Scott Schmidtke, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 214 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 16/51 Zucchini Parmesan 87 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Parmesan Recipe photo

My favorite time to make it is when the zucchini is fresh out of the garden

by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll knock their socks off with this easy-to-prep side dish that’s absolutely delicious. My favorite time to make it is when the zucchini is fresh out of the garden. —Sandi Guettler, Bay City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 81 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 581mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 17/51 Baked Ranch Chicken 87 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breaded Ranch Chicken Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste

The golden, crispy chicken is a mainstay dish I can always count on

of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A crunchy coating of cornflakes and Parmesan cheese adds delectable flavor to this zesty ranch chicken. The golden, crispy chicken is a mainstay dish I can always count on. —Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 254 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 959mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein. 18/51 Parmesan-Crusted Chicken 86 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to

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