PARMIGIANO SFORMATO WITH PIQUILLO PEPPERS AND ALMONDS

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Parmigiano Sformato with Piquillo Peppers and Almonds image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups heavy cream
4 eggs
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt
1 pinch cayenne
1 jar piquillo peppers, julienned
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 cups arugula or mesclun
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped chives
Special equipment: 8 (6-ounce) ramekins or disposable aluminum cups

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Spray the ramekins or disposable aluminum cups with nonstick spray.
  • To a medium bowl, add the heavy cream, eggs and Parmigiano and whisk to combine. Season with salt and cayenne. Divide the egg, cream, cheese mixture between the ramekins. Place the filled ramekins in a baking dish and fill halfway with hot tap water. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on racks.
  • Place the cooled sformato in a warm oven for 10 minutes to reheat.
  • While the sformato is reheating toss the peppers and almonds with the greens and a sprinkle of oil, vinegar and salt. Arrange some of the pepper mixture on individual serving plates. Unmold the sformati on the serving plate and arrange the peppers against the sformato. Drizzle with olive oil.

Finn MCool
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I would have preferred a simpler version with fewer ingredients.


msehliselo ndlovu
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more flavorful cheese, such as Parmesan or Asiago.


Shahzaib Anis
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I'm not a huge fan of piquillo peppers, but I really enjoyed this dish. The almonds and cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the peppers.


SWEETY Don
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The sformato is so flavorful and satisfying.


Shakir Nizam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to serve at a potluck or party.


Yousuf Aslam
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover piquillo peppers. It's also a great vegetarian main course or side dish.


Wasim Wrn
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Marco Struwig
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The sformato was light and fluffy, and the piquillo peppers and almonds added a delicious flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful dish.


Benjamin Lee
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and presentation. I will definitely be making it again.


Sabir Kabir
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the piquillo peppers, almonds, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the crispy crust on top. It was the perfect combination of textures and flavors.