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Baked Cottage Cheese Chips


  • Author: Livia Scott
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Baked Cottage Cheese Chips are a quick, high-protein snack that tastes just like a crunchy cheese crisp but feels lighter than regular chips. This easy recipe is perfect when you need simple snack ideas, quick appetizers, or healthy food ideas for busy days. With just a few ingredients and one baking sheet, you’ll have an easy recipe that works for quick breakfast bites, lunchbox snacks, or even last-minute dinner ideas when you want something salty, cheesy, and satisfying without the fuss.


Ingredients

1 cup small-curd cottage cheese, well drained

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Olive oil spray for the parchment


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with olive oil to prevent sticking.

2. Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer or on a double layer of paper towels and let it drain for 5 minutes, gently pressing to remove excess liquid.

3. Transfer the drained cottage cheese to a medium mixing bowl. Add the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan and stir until the cheeses are evenly combined.

4. Sprinkle in the cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until the seasonings and cornstarch are fully incorporated and no dry spots remain.

5. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoon portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1 1/2 inches between each mound.

6. Gently flatten each mound with the back of a spoon to form thin rounds; the thinner they are, the crispier the chips will be.

7. Lightly mist the tops with olive oil spray and sprinkle the remaining Italian seasoning over the chips for extra flavor and color.

8. Bake for 14–18 minutes, or until the edges are deep golden brown and the centers are bubbly and set. Rotate the pan halfway through baking if your oven browns unevenly.

9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the chips to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully lift them with a thin spatula and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite dip, or store once fully cooled.

Notes

For the crispiest cottage cheese chips, be sure to drain the cottage cheese very well before mixing—too much liquid in the mixture will cause the chips to spread unevenly and bake up chewy instead of crunchy.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Snack / Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 chips
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 11
  • Cholesterol: 25

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