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Cottage Cheese Chips – The Ultimate High-Protein Snack Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-50 minutes (oven) or 3-6 minutes (microwave)
  • Total Time: 50-60 minutes (oven) or 13-16 minutes (microwave including prep and cool time)
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Cottage Cheese Chips are a crispy, high-protein snack made by baking or microwaving cottage cheese until golden and crunchy. These chips are low in fat, packed with protein, and can be customized with your favorite seasonings or Parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Perfect for a healthy snack or a keto-friendly treat, cottage cheese chips offer a unique alternative to traditional chips using simple ingredients and straightforward methods.

Ingredients

Cottage Cheese Chips Ingredients

  • 1 cup (256g) whole milk small curd cottage cheese (4% milkfat, high protein)
  • Seasonings of your choice (optional) – e.g., paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes
  • Parmesan cheese (optional, for added flavor and crispiness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Cottage Cheese: If there is any excess liquid in the cottage cheese, drain it well to ensure the chips crisp properly during cooking.
  3. Scoop and Flatten: Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to place even mounds of cottage cheese about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press each mound flat with the back of a metal spoon until it’s roughly 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Season: Lightly sprinkle your chosen seasonings and/or Parmesan cheese evenly over each flattened cottage cheese mound to enhance flavor and add crunch.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. Begin checking around 20 minutes for doneness. The chips are ready when the edges turn dark brown and the surface attains a golden color.
  6. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the chips to cool completely on the tray so they crisp up further and become firm.
  7. Microwave Method Preparation: For a quicker method, line a microwave-safe plate with parchment paper. Spread an even layer of drained cottage cheese on the parchment.
  8. Season: Sprinkle seasonings or Parmesan cheese on top as desired.
  9. Microwave: Microwave the layer for 2-3 minutes initially. Check for crispness and cook in additional 30-second increments until the chips reach desired crispiness.
  10. Cool: Allow the microwaved chips to cool completely before serving to achieve maximum crunch.

Notes

  • Draining excess liquid from the cottage cheese is crucial to achieve crispy chips instead of soggy ones.
  • You can customize the flavor with a variety of spices such as smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, or chili flakes.
  • Adding grated Parmesan cheese improves crispiness and adds a nutty flavor but is optional for a dairy-light version.
  • Store cooled chips in an airtight container to keep them crisp for up to 3 days.
  • Both oven and microwave methods work well; oven produces a more even golden crunch while microwave is faster but may require careful monitoring.

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