Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips (Printable)
Golden, crispy chips packed with protein from cottage cheese. Seasoned with garlic and paprika.
# What You'll 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 fresh chives
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Make It:
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 drained cottage cheese to a mixing bowl. Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Drop heaping teaspoons of the seasoned mixture onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Flatten each mound lightly with the back of a spoon to create thin, even rounds.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped chives and/or Parmesan cheese if using.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges. Rotate baking sheets halfway through cooking time for even results.
07 - Let chips cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer carefully to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Fourteen grams of protein per serving means you can actually feel good about eating the whole batch
- They satisfy that crunch craving beautifully while being completely gluten free
02 -
- Draining the cottage cheese thoroughly is absolutely non negotiable for achieving true chip texture
- The chips will feel soft when they first come out of the oven but crisp up beautifully during cooling
03 -
- Space the mounds evenly and do not overcrowd the pan or they will steam instead of crisp
- A silpat mat works even better than parchment paper for easy removal