Asiago-Pepper Frico (Crispy Cheese Wafers)

This is such an easy and different appetizer that can be made with a variety of cheese blends. The Asiago is especially yummy! It's from Bon Appetit magazine.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  cup  packed shredded asiago cheese (or shredded Italian cheese blend)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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. 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. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container in single layer at room remperature.