Description
These Cottage Cheese Chips are a game-changing snack that delivers a satisfying crunch without the guilt. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make, they are a low-carb, high-protein alternative to traditional chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or All-Purpose Flour
- Cooking Spray or a Thin Layer of Oil
- Optional: Nutritional Yeast
- Optional: Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper
- Optional: Dried Herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Step 1: Drain Your Cottage Cheese – This is CRITICAL! Prepare for Drainage: Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels over a bowl. Add Cottage Cheese: Spoon cottage cheese into the sieve. Press and Wait: Gently press down on the cottage cheese and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Blot Dry: Transfer to a bowl and blot any remaining moisture with paper towels.
- Step 2: Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets. Preheat: Set your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray or brush with oil.
- Step 3: Mix the Cottage Cheese & Seasonings. Combine: In a bowl, mix the drained cottage cheese with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and any optional additions. Add Binder: Sprinkle in cornstarch or flour. Mix Well: Stir until the mixture is thick and paste-like.
- Step 4: Form the Chips. Dollop: Drop half-teaspoon sized dollops onto the parchment, leaving space between each. Spread Thinly: Spread each dollop into a thin disc, about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch thick.
- Step 5: Bake Low and Slow. Initial Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes at 300°F (150°C). Increase Heat: Raise the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 15-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Rotate if Needed: Rotate baking sheets if your oven bakes unevenly. Cool: Let the chips cool completely on the baking sheets or transfer to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Ensure your cottage cheese is thoroughly drained for maximum crispiness. Spread the mixture very thin for the best texture, and keep an eye on them while baking to prevent burning.