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Cottage Cheese Chips: Crunchy Protein-Packed Snack Recipe

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4.3 from 9 reviews

These cottage cheese chips are a surprisingly crunchy, savory, and high-protein snack that are easy to make at home. Featuring small-curd cottage cheese seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper, salt, chives, and Parmesan cheese, these chips bake to perfection and are ideal for dipping or nibbling.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat, small curd preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to ensure a low and slow baking process for crispy chips.
  2. Drain and Mix Cottage Cheese: Drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese thoroughly to prevent sogginess. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), black pepper, and salt. Mix gently to distribute the seasonings evenly.
  3. Add Chives and Parmesan: Fold in the finely chopped chives and grated Parmesan cheese into the seasoned cottage cheese mixture for flavor and texture enhancement.
  4. Form the Chips: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a spoon or your hands, form small, thin, flat chip shapes from the cottage cheese mixture and place them spaced apart on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the chips are golden brown and crisp. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the chips from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. This cooling step lets them crisp up further. Serve as a savory high-protein snack with your favorite dips or alone.

Notes

  • Use small-curd cottage cheese for a denser, crunchier chip.
  • Make sure to drain the cottage cheese well to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispiness.
  • You can customize the seasonings based on your taste preferences; smoked paprika is optional but adds a nice warmth.
  • Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crispness.
  • These chips are best enjoyed fresh as they may lose some crunchiness over time.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat