Parmesan Pita Toast Strips Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2004 Ingredients 6 (6-inch) white pita breads 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows Pinch salt 1 cup finely grated Parmesan Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 1 Copyright 2006 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved Cut each pita bread in half horizontally to make 2 rounds. (There will be 12 total rounds.) In a small bowl, cream the butter with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Add the parsley, garlic, Essence, and salt and mix well. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the mixture across each pita round. Sprinkle the top of each evenly with 1 heaping tablespoon of the cheese. Place the rounds on a cutting board and using a pizza wheel, cut each into 5 strips. Transfer to a large baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. (The strips will continue to crisp as they cool.) Serve warm or at room temperature as hors d'oeuvres or snacks, or as accompaniments to soup or salad. 2 Copyright 2006 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning: 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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