Cottage Cheese Chips (Printable View)
Crispy baked cottage cheese chips — a crunchy high-protein low-carb snack seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups small-curd cottage cheese, well-drained
→ Seasonings
02 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with non-stick spray.
02 - Spread the cottage cheese onto a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and gently squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated.
04 - Using a teaspoon, drop small mounds of the cottage cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1.5 inches apart. Flatten each mound into a thin, even round.
05 - Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and chopped chives if desired.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown and crisp around the edges. Watch carefully during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
07 - Allow the chips to cool completely on the baking sheet for maximum crispiness, then gently remove with a spatula.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These chips deliver that satisfying crunch you crave from potato chips but pack in nine grams of protein per serving without any guilt.
- The ingredient list is laughably short, and you probably have everything you need sitting in your fridge and spice rack right now.
02 -
- Skipping the draining step is the fastest way to end up with soggy sad little disks instead of chips, so squeeze that cheese like you mean it.
- Every oven runs differently so start checking at the twenty eight minute mark rather than blindly trusting the full thirty five minutes.
03 -
- Double the batch because four servings sounds reasonable until you taste the first one and realize you could eat the entire tray standing at the counter.
- Experiment with dried thyme or rosemary added to the seasoning mix for a flavor twist that makes these taste like something from a bakery.