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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) to ensure a low and slow baking process for crispy chips.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat