Cottage Cheese Crispy Chips (Print View)

Golden cottage cheese chips seasoned with smoky spices and baked until perfectly crisp.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese

→ Seasonings

02 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Add-Ins

07 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as oregano, thyme, or rosemary

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
02 - Place cottage cheese in a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth and press gently to remove excess moisture.
03 - Transfer drained cottage cheese to a food processor. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Include Parmesan cheese and dried herbs if desired. Blend until mixture is mostly smooth with slight texture remaining.
04 - Scoop heaping teaspoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Flatten each dollop into approximately 2-inch diameter rounds.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are golden brown and chips are crisp.
06 - Allow chips to cool fully on the baking sheet to achieve maximum crispness. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and crunchy, but your body knows you just fed it 12 grams of protein per serving.
  • No complicated techniques or fancy ingredients—you probably have everything in your pantry right now.
  • They disappear faster than you'd expect, which is either a problem or a feature depending on how you look at it.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy here; if you skip draining the cottage cheese properly, they'll stay soft no matter how long you bake them.
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet—I learned this by burning the edges while the middle stayed chewy, so give each chip breathing room.
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper instead of greasing it; it prevents sticking without any oil adding extra calories.
  • If you're short on time, you can skip the food processor and mash the cottage cheese with a fork, then stir in seasonings by hand—they'll be slightly chunkier but just as delicious.
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