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Crispy cottage cheese chips cooling on parchment-lined baking sheet after baking

Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips

High-protein, low-carb cottage cheese transformed into crispy, satisfying chips perfect for healthy snacking
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk small curd cottage cheese 4% milkfat for best results
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder granulated preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tablespoon for scooping
  • Small offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cottage cheese with all seasonings until completely distributed.
  3. Drop tablespoonfuls of mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread each portion into thin rounds about 2½ inches across, leaving 1½ inches between each chip.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Chips are ready when deep golden brown around edges and firm when touched.
  5. Cool completely on baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before serving. They will continue crisping as they cool.

Notes

Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days in low humidity. Can be re-crisped in 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes if needed. Recipe yields approximately 16-20 chips.