Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips (Printable Format)
Golden, protein-rich cottage cheese rounds seasoned with garlic and paprika for a healthy crunchy snack.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 14 oz cottage cheese, low-fat or regular
→ Seasonings
02 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
→ Optional Toppings
06 - 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 356°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Place cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer and press gently to remove excess liquid.
03 - Transfer cottage cheese to a mixing bowl. Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - Drop heaping teaspoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Flatten each mound lightly with back of spoon to form thin rounds.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped chives and/or Parmesan cheese if desired.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until chips are golden and crisp at edges. Rotate trays halfway through for even baking.
07 - Let chips cool on tray for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Fourteen grams of protein per serving means guilt-free snacking that actually keeps you full
- The crispy edges and subtle smokiness make these completely addictive straight from the rack
02 -
- Removing excess moisture from the cottage cheese is absolutely critical for achieving any crunch at all
- These chips keep their texture best when eaten the same day but can be revived in a warm oven
03 -
- Make sure your cottage cheese is well blended so you don't get large curd pieces that dry out faster than the rest
- Let the tray cool completely before storing to prevent condensation from making them soggy