Caesar Salad with Anchovy Paste in Bread Baskets

Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely chopped cooked white chicken meat (1 barbecue chicken)
• 110 g butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated, plus 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tsp Italian spices
• 12 slices of white sandwich bread
• 30 g of Parmesan
• 3 anchovy fillets in oil, finely chopped
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cups thinly sliced ​​romaine lettuce (1 medium head)

Preparation:

1. Position the oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 150°C.
2. In a small bowl, mix the butter, grated garlic, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Using a rolling pin, roll out each slice of bread. Trim the crusty edges to create 3-inch (7.5 cm) squares. Brush both sides of each slice with the butter mixture.
3. Press a piece of bread into each well of the 12-cup muffin tin, making sure to completely cover the bottom and the corners point up.
4. Bake until golden brown, 20-30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer the finished bread baskets to a rack to cool completely; once completely cooled, they will become crispy croutons.
5. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 12 small slices of Parmesan cheese onto a small plate. Finely grate the remaining cheese (you'll need 3 tablespoons).
6. Place the anchovies, finely chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt on a cutting board. Using the side of a chef's knife, mash the anchovies and garlic into a smooth paste. Continue mashing, holding the blade at an angle, until a smooth paste forms.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, lemon juice, and mustard. Whisk the egg yolk mixture constantly, then add a few drops of vegetable oil. Continue whisking slowly until all the oil is used up; the mixture should be creamy and thick. Add the anchovy mixture and grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt if needed.
8. In a large salad bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, and half the dressing. Taste and add more dressing if desired. Fill each bread basket with the dressing, top with a slice of Parmesan cheese, and serve.