This Simple Parmesan Spread Will Replace Your Store-Bought Dips

Though store-bought hummus and salsa is almost always a good call, sometimes I’m looking for a little more than vacuum-sealed plastic containers filled with my favorite spreads. Yes, these go-to grocery store products may be as easy as taking them off the shelf and placing them in your refrigerator, but here’s a recipe that will have you buying ingredients next time you are at the store.

To expand your collection of global dips and spreads, I recommend adding this Italian Parmesan spread to the rotation. Though you can’t buy it in the grocery store, I promise this recipe is almost as easy as opening your favorite store-bought guac and will change the way you cater pregames for the rest of your college career.

Parmesan Spread

• Prep Time:5 minutes
• Cook Time:2 minutes
• Total Time:7 minutes
• Servings:4 servings
• Easy

Ingredients

• 8 oz fresh Parmesan
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

• Step 1

  Begin by crumbling the Parmesan into small pieces with a fork.

  

• Step 2

  Add the crumbled Parmesan to a bowl with the extra virgin olive oil and red chili flakes. Stir until combined.

  

• Step 3

  Serve with crackers once the spread comes to room temperature.

  

• Step 4

  Store the spread in the refrigerator. For an extra fancy lunch, serve the leftover spread on tomatoes or arugula.