Description
Crispy cottage cheese chips offer an irresistible twist on classic snacking that elevates simple ingredients into a protein-packed crunch. Savory, light, and perfectly seasoned, these chips deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort for health-conscious and flavor-seeking individuals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 grams) cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by positioning the oven rack in the middle position and heating to 375F (190C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a smooth, non-stick surface.
- Eliminate excess moisture from cottage cheese by gently pressing through a fine-mesh strainer, allowing liquid to drain completely. This step ensures a crispier final texture.
- In a mixing vessel, amalgamate cottage cheese with Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Carefully dispense small, uniform dollops of the seasoned mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to delicately spread each portion into thin, circular shapes approximately 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and monitor the chips closely. Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating the sheet midway to promote even browning and ensure a uniformly crisp texture.
- Watch for golden-brown edges and a delicate, crisp appearance. The chips will continue to firm up during the cooling process.
- Extract the baking sheet from the oven and allow chips to rest for 5 minutes, facilitating additional crisping and cooling.
- Transfer the chips to a serving platter or storage container. These savory morsels pair wonderfully with an array of dips like hummus, guacamole, or salsa, and maintain their crunch for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container.
Notes
- Always strain cottage cheese to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispy chips that won’t become soggy during baking.
- Experiment with different seasonings like dried herbs, smoked paprika, or nutritional yeast to customize the flavor profile and keep the chips exciting.
- Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze, giving you perfectly shaped chips every time.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly option, these protein-packed chips are an excellent alternative to traditional potato or corn chips, offering a nutritious snack that satisfies crunchy cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg