Description
Transform cottage cheese into irresistibly crispy chips with this easy recipe. Enjoy a high-protein, low-carb snack that satisfies your crunch cravings without the guilt!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, dried herbs (dill, parsley, chives, Italian herb blend), nutritional yeast, everything bagel seasoning
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Drain the Cottage Cheese (CRITICAL STEP!): Place your cottage cheese into a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. Place the sieve over a bowl and let it drain in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or even a few hours. Press down on the cottage cheese to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the well-drained cottage cheese to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and any optional seasonings. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the Chips: Take small spoonfuls of the cottage cheese mixture and drop them onto the prepared parchment paper. Spread each dollop into a thin, even circle or oval shape, aiming for about 1.5-2 inches in diameter.
- Bake Until Golden & Crispy: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the chips are deeply golden brown and feel firm and crispy. Keep an eye on them, especially towards the end.
- Cool Completely: Once baked, transfer the chips to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely to ensure they firm up.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Drain your cottage cheese thoroughly for the crispiest chips. Experiment with different seasonings to customize your flavor. Ensure even spacing on the baking sheet for proper air circulation.