Cottage Cheese Chips: A Guilt-Free Snack You’ll Love! Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Chips are a crunchy, guilt-free snack made by baking high-protein whole milk cottage cheese mixed with your favorite seasonings and optional Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a healthy treat, they are easy to prepare and customizable to fit your flavor preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup of cottage cheese chips, serving 2-3 people 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (256g) whole milk small curd cottage cheese (4% milkfat, high protein)
Optional Seasonings
- Seasonings of your choice (e.g., garlic powder, chili powder, herbs)
Optional Toppings
- Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chips.
- Mix Cottage Cheese and Seasonings: In a mixing bowl, combine the whole milk small curd cottage cheese with your preferred seasonings to add flavor.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the seasoned cottage cheese mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to ensure easy removal.
- Add Parmesan (Optional): If desired, sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the spread mixture to add extra flavor and crispness.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chips turn golden brown and achieve a crispy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked cottage cheese layer to cool completely before breaking it into chips and serving as a snack.
Notes
- Experiment with different seasonings such as garlic powder, chili powder, or mixed herbs to customize the flavor.
- Ensure the mixture is spread thin and even for uniform crispiness.
- Let the chips cool completely; they become crispier as they cool.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container to maintain crunch.
Keywords: cottage cheese chips, healthy snack, baked chips, low fat snack, high protein snack, guilt free snack
