Cottage Cheese Chips – So Healthy & Easy To Make Recipe
Crispy and flavorful cottage cheese chips that are healthy and easy to make. These baked snacks are perfect for a protein-packed treat with customizable seasonings like garlic, smoked paprika, and optional Parmesan or nutritional yeast for extra cheesy goodness. Ideal for a guilt-free crunchy snack, they bake to perfection in the oven and can easily be prepared ahead or made in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (includes 15 minutes draining time)
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes (20-50 minutes depending on thickness and method)
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: About 12-15 chips, depending on size 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended, but low-fat works too)
- 1 large egg (optional, for better binding)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (for extra cheesy flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Drain the Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth and let it sit for about 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, which is key for crispy chips. If short on time, skip draining but expect longer baking time.
- Mix Your Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg (if using), sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and any optional add-ins like Parmesan, nutritional yeast, dried herbs, or chili flakes. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated and the mixture is thick but spreadable.
- Form Your Chips: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1-2 inches between each. Flatten each scoop with the back of a spoon or spatula to about 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) thick, shaping them round or into squares/triangles as you like.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes. Start checking at 20 minutes for thinner chips. Chips should be golden brown around the edges and set in the middle. Optionally flip halfway through for extra crispness. Watch carefully after 25 minutes to prevent burning.
- Cooling Period: Remove from the oven and let chips cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes to allow them to crisp up fully. They may feel soft initially but will firm up as they cool.
- Serve or Store: Once cooled, enjoy your cottage cheese chips immediately or store them properly for later snacking.
Notes
- Draining the cottage cheese is essential for crispier chips but can be skipped if necessary, with adjusted baking time.
- For faster cooking, make the chips thinner (about 0.2 inches thick) and they will bake in approximately 20-25 minutes.
- You can use an air fryer as an alternative cooking method by cooking chips at 350°F for 8-12 minutes.
- Optional egg improves binding and protein content but can be omitted for an egg-free version.
- Customize seasoning to your taste using herbs, chili flakes, or nutritional yeast.
- Flip chips halfway through baking for a more even crisp if desired.
- Allow chips to cool completely to achieve maximum crispiness before serving.
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