SO, I have been on the lookout for a copycat recipe for Pizza Hut's Romano Cheese dressing for over a decade! Really, since I worked there back in high school in the mid '90s!
And, unfortunately, I have yet to find one!
So, today I decided to attempt it. I got online and went to Pizza Hut's ingredient info and pulled all the ingredients that they use...or close to it.
And, I just started throwing it together! I looked at a few other recipes to see about what the ratios would need to be for a creamy dressing...
And you know what?! Other than the fact that it's got a bit too much lemon in it, it's otherwise perfect (I decreased the lemon below)! :) SOOOOOOOOOOO excited!!!!!! I can't wait til dinner's ready to toss it on a salad! And of course, it's amazing on breadsticks and pizza crust!
Romano Cheese Dressing
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil mayonnaise
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp shredded Romano cheese
1 Tbsp grated Romano cheese
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp lemon juice
Directions:
1. Combine milk and lemon juice in a small bowl or measuring cup. Let sit for about 5 minutes (this will curdle the milk, making buttermilk!)
2. In larger bowl, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, cider vinegar, romano cheese, garlic, and sugar.
3. When milk has set for 5 minutes, pour into other ingredients. Blend in blender or with an immersion blender to fully combine and make creamy!.
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I also love Pizza Hut's Romano Cheese dressing and have been scouring the internet for a copycat recipe. I tried yours and it is fantastic! I did make a couple of changes, however, the second time I made it:
ReplyDelete1) Instead of curdling the milk with lemon juice, I just used regular buttermilk. It was thicker and creamier and gave a better texture.
2) I used about half as much garlic, since it was a little strong for my taste.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful recipe!
I am so exicted to try this! I've been searching forever! I used to buy bottles & bottles of this from PH until they stopped making it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteME TOO!!!!
DeleteI tried to invent a copycat based on homemade mayonnaise. This is a tasty trial batch; easy to make.
ReplyDeleteMystic Pizza Hut Romano Dressing
1 cup neutral oil
2 oz buttermilk or milk
2 T red wine vinegar or other vinegar
2 T. lemon juice
½ tsp salt
2 tsp minced garlic or equivalent powder
½ tsp white pepper or black pepper
½ tsp mustard powder
½ tsp onion powder
2/3 cup grated Romano, pre-blended to small grain
¼ tsp MSG or omit
2 eggs 1 might be enough
Stick blend all ingredients except oil in 1 pint container.
Add oil very gradually while blending until it thickens but remains pour-able, refrigerate; it will thicken more.
6/11/12
This is pretty tart, maybe 1T lemon juice, not 2
Could double the pepper
Could add 1/3 cup more cheese
Could add ½ tsp more salt
Could add ½ to 1 tsp sugar
You have made me a very happy woman! I thought I'd never taste it again!!!
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