Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips (Printable Version)

Golden, protein-rich cottage cheese chips seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika. A simple baked snack ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 14 oz cottage cheese, low-fat or regular

→ Seasonings

02 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
07 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 356°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Place cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer and press gently to remove excess liquid.
03 - Transfer drained cottage cheese to a mixing bowl. Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - Drop heaping teaspoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Flatten each mound lightly with back of spoon to form thin rounds.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped chives and/or Parmesan cheese if desired.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until chips are golden and crisp at edges. Rotate trays halfway through for even baking.
07 - Let chips cool on tray for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.
08 - Serve immediately or store in airtight container for up to 2 days.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • You get that irresistible crunch without any of the guilt, plus a solid protein boost that actually keeps you full
  • The recipe comes together in under 40 minutes and uses ingredients you probably already have sitting in your fridge
02 -
  • Skip the draining step and your chips will turn out soggy instead of crispy, no matter how long you bake them
  • They soften quickly if stored in a sealed container while still warm, so let them cool completely first
03 -
  • If your chips are not crispy enough after 25 minutes, keep baking but watch them closely as they can go from perfect to burned quickly
  • Mix the seasonings the night before so the flavors meld together for an even tastier result

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