Asiago-Pepper Frico (Crispy Cheese Wafers)

• shredded asiago cheese1 cup

  or shredded Italian cheese blend, packed

• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix cheese, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Spoon cheese mixture by generous tablespoons in 6 mounds on each prepared baking sheet, spacing 3 inches apart. Using fingers, spread each mond evenly to 2 1/2" round.

3. 3

   Bake frico until deep golden brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven. Slide parchment with frico onto ork surface and cool 5 minutes. Slide thin metal spatula under frico to loosen. Cool frico completely on parchment.

4. 4

   Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container in single layer at room remperature.