1rindParmesan cheese (or aged Gouda, rind, about 3½ inches wide and ½ inch thick)
1
Cut the cheese rind into ½-inch squares. Place the squares on a microwave-safe plate about 2 inches apart.
2
Microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until the cheese rind squares puff up to about twice their size. Remove from the microwave and allow to cool completely.