Description
Cottage Cheese Chips are a deliciously crispy and high-protein snack made from whole milk small curd cottage cheese. These chips can be baked in the oven to achieve a golden, crunchy texture or quickly prepared in the microwave for convenience. Perfectly seasoned and optionally topped with Parmesan cheese, they provide a nutritious alternative to traditional chips, making them ideal for anyone seeking a healthy snack rich in protein.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (256g) whole milk small curd cottage cheese (4% milkfat, high protein)
Optional Ingredients
- Seasonings of your choice (such as garlic powder, paprika, or black pepper)
- Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cottage Cheese: Drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese if desired to help achieve a crispier chip texture.
- Scoop and Flatten: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, place mounds of cottage cheese onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound to approximately 1/4 inch thickness using the back of a metal spoon.
- Season (Optional): Sprinkle your chosen seasonings evenly over the flattened cottage cheese mounds. You may also add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. Begin checking at around 20 minutes to monitor browning. The chips are done when edges are dark brown and the surface is golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the chips from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet to ensure they crisp up fully.
- Microwave Method (Optional): Line a microwave-safe plate with parchment paper and spread an even layer of cottage cheese. Season as desired. Microwave the cheese for 2-3 minutes, checking periodically and repeating if necessary until chips achieve desired crispiness. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure cottage cheese is well-drained before baking.
- The baking time may vary depending on your oven; watch closely after 20 minutes to avoid burning.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasoning blends such as Italian herbs, chili powder, or nutritional yeast.
- Microwave method is faster but may yield a slightly different texture compared to baking.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- These chips make a great low-carb, high-protein snack ideal for those on a ketogenic or gluten-free diet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chip
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
