Cottage Cheese Chips – Healthy, Easy, and Protein-Packed Snack Recipe
Cottage cheese chips are a crunchy, protein-packed, low-carb snack that’s easy to make and highly customizable. Baked to golden perfection, these chips offer a savory, slightly tangy flavor with a satisfying crisp texture, making them perfect for keto, low-carb, or high-protein snack lovers.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes plus 15 minutes draining optional
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes (baking) or 8-12 minutes (air frying)
- Total Time: 30-50 minutes depending on prep and thickness
- Yield: 4-6 servings (approximately 12-16 chips) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended, but low-fat works too)
- 1 large egg (optional, for better binding)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional Add-Ins
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs (oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (for extra cheesy flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Baking Sheet 🔥
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup. - Drain the Cottage Cheese 💧
Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth and let it drain for about 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. This step is crucial for crispy chips, though it can be skipped if short on time, noting that baking may take longer. - Mix Your Ingredients 🥄
In a medium bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, optional egg, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and any optional add-ins like Parmesan, herbs, nutritional yeast, or chili flakes. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated to form a thick but spreadable mixture. - Form Your Chips 👐
Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 1-2 inches apart. Flatten each scoop to approximately 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) thick with the back of a spoon or spatula, shaping them as rounds, squares, or triangles as desired. - Bake to Perfection 🧀
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes. For thinner chips, start checking at 20 minutes. Chips are done when golden brown on the edges and set in the center. Optionally, flip chips halfway through baking for extra crispness. Watch closely after 25 minutes to prevent burning. - Cooling Period ❄️
Remove chips from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes. This step allows them to crisp up as they cool, transforming from slightly soft to perfectly crunchy. - Serve or Store 🍽️
Once fully cooled, serve immediately or store chips in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat refrigerated chips at 350°F for 5 minutes, or frozen chips for 8-10 minutes.
Notes
- Draining cottage cheese is essential for crispiness but can be skipped if time-constrained; expect longer baking time.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
- For an egg-free binding option, add extra Parmesan or use a flaxseed-water mixture.
- Adjust thickness of chips for desired crispiness and baking time.
- Store chips between layers with parchment paper to maintain texture.
- Air fryer alternative: cook at 350°F for 8-12 minutes, checking frequently.
- Flavor variations include adding herbs, spices, or nutritional yeast for umami.
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