Cottage Cheese Chips (Print View)
Crunchy baked cottage cheese chips loaded with protein and savory seasonings for a satisfying low-carb snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 14 oz (about 2 cups) small-curd cottage cheese, well-drained
→ Seasonings
02 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
03 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Optional Toppings
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
# Method:
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 excess 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. Stir until all seasonings are evenly distributed.
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 grated Parmesan or chopped chives over the formed chips, if desired.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown and crisp around the edges. Watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
07 - Allow the chips to cool completely on the baking sheet for maximum crispiness. Gently remove with a spatula and serve.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- These chips deliver that addictive crunch you crave from a bag of store bought chips, but with a fraction of the carbs and way more protein.
- The entire recipe needs just one bowl and a baking sheet, which means cleanup is almost nonexistent and you can snack guilt free.
02 -
- Under draining the cottage cheese is the number one reason these turn out soft instead of crunchy, so squeeze longer than you think is necessary.
- The chips will continue to crisp as they cool, so do not judge their texture fresh from the oven or you will think you did something wrong.
03 -
- Make each chip as thin as you can without breaking the mound, because thinner chips crisp more evenly and taste dramatically better.
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking since most ovens have hot spots that will burn one side before the other is done.