Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips Recipe
These crispy cottage cheese chips are a delicious and healthy snack that transforms ordinary cottage cheese into crunchy, savory bites. Seasoned with simple spices and herbs, they offer a high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional potato chips, perfect for guilt-free snacking anytime.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12-15 chips (depending on size) 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curds, drained)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs (optional, like thyme or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cottage cheese chips.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Drain Cottage Cheese: Thoroughly drain the cottage cheese to remove excess moisture, essential for achieving a crispy texture.
- Mix Seasonings: In a bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Form Chips: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the cottage cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Flatten each portion into thin, round discs for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chips turn golden brown and crispy.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the chips to cool on the baking sheet, which helps them firm up further before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat (4%) small-curd cottage cheese for the best crunchy texture; low-fat versions will not crisp properly.
- For additional flavors, mix in seasonings such as chili flakes, parmesan cheese, or smoked paprika directly into the cheese mixture.
- Enjoy these chips fresh for maximum crispness, or store them in an airtight container for up to one day.
- To re-crisp stored chips, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- If short on time, these chips can be air fried at 350°F for 10–15 minutes; avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for even cooking.
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