Written by DMA | Sep 14, 2022 3:34:53 PM
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop one heaping tablespoon of cheese onto the baking sheet and pat down slightly. Spread out to around 3-inches wide, making sure the circles don't touch each other. Repeat until there are about 4 cheese mounds on the sheet. Leave at least 2 inches between each one to allow for spreading! You may need to do this in batches.
- Bake in the oven for 4-5 minutes, until the parmesan has melted and is just starting to brown. Remove from the oven and leave for 30-60 seconds, or until you're able to use a spatula to lift them. Carefully remove each flattened cheese disk and gently lay over an upside-down muffin tin to form the cups. If needed, use a paper towel or wax paper to gently press to help mold the cups. Let cups cool completely on the muffin tins before removing them.
- If adding bacon to salad: To a large skillet, add bacon. Heat skillet over medium heat, cook, and stir bacon until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine romaine hearts with Caesar dressing.
- Divide Caesar salad between Parmesan cups then top with bacon (if using) and croutons. Serve immediately.