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Caesar Salad Parmesan Cups

Caesar Salad Parmesan Cups

Crunchy, golden Parmesan cheese cups filled with creamy homemade Caesar salad. Perfect as an elegant appetizer, side dish, or party starter; crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly fun to eat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Caesar Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayo
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup Grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Splash of olive oil or milk to thin, optional
For Parmesan Cups
  • 1½ cups Freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese real Parmigiano-Reggiano gives the best flavor and texture
For the Caesar Salad
  • 1 Small head romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Homemade Caesar dressing
  • 1-2 tbsp Grated parmesan for tossing
  • Fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • Croutons or mini toasted breadcrumbs optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Box grater
  • Maffin tin, small bowl, or shot glass for forming cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spoons or tongs

Method
 

For Homemade Caesar dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and grated Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. If the dressing feels too thick, whisk in a splash of milk or olive oil until you reach your preferred consistency. Refrigerate until ready to use.
For Parmesan Cups
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Place tablespoon-sized mounds of grated Parmesan on the sheet, leaving space between them. Flatten each mound into a thin circle about 3–4 inches wide.
  3. Bake for 5–6 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
  4. Remove from the oven and, while still warm, quickly lift each cheese circle and drape it over an upside-down muffin tin, small bowl, or shot glass to shape into cups. Let them cool until crisp.
  5. Toss the Salad
    In a mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce with the homemade Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan, and cracked black pepper. Add croutons if you like an extra crunch.
  6. Assemble
    Place cooled Parmesan cups on a platter. Fill each cup with a scoop of the dressed salad. Top with a few shavings of Parmesan, more cracked pepper, or even a mini anchovy for a classic touch.