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Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips

Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips

Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips are a surprisingly simple and incredibly satisfying snack that's perfect for when you're craving something crunchy and flavorful without the guilt. This recipe is your new go-to for a healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought chips, offering a delicious way to enjoy a satisfying crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Homemade
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch salt
  • Optional Fresh herbs like chives or parsley, finely chopped for added flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This step is crucial for preventing the chips from sticking and ensuring an even crisp.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese and the large egg. Whisk them together vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well-emulsified. You want a uniform texture without large curds of cottage cheese.
    1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 1 large egg
  3. To the cottage cheese and egg mixture, add the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Stir everything together until all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. If you're using fresh herbs, fold them in now.
    2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, Pinch salt, Optional Fresh herbs like chives or parsley, finely chopped
  4. Carefully spoon dollops of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for relatively thin, uniform circles or anywhere between 2-3 inches in diameter. Using the back of the spoon or a small offset spatula, gently spread each dollop into a thin, even layer. The thinner they are, the crispier they will become.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the chips are set and begin to crisp up. Keep a close eye on them as they can go from perfectly crisp to overly browned quite quickly due to their thinness.
  6. Once baked, carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips cool completely on the baking sheet. As they cool, they will become even crispier. Once cool, they can be gently peeled off the parchment paper.

Notes

Store cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Refresh in a low oven or air fryer if they lose crispness. Do not refrigerate or freeze.