Description
Crispy, protein-packed cottage cheese chips made with just one ingredient! A delicious low-carb, high-protein snack that’s quick to prepare and perfect for healthy munching.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Cottage Cheese
- Drain the excess liquid from the cottage cheese using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. This crucial step removes moisture that would prevent your chips from crisping properly. Press gently to extract as much liquid as possible without forcing the curds through the strainer.
- Oven Method: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with oil to prevent sticking. The parchment creates a non-stick surface that helps the chips release easily once cooled.
- Form Chips
- Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, place small mounds of cottage cheese onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each mound with the back of a spoon to form thin, round chips about 1/8 inch thick. Leave at least 1 inch of space between each chip to allow for proper air circulation during baking.
- Bake Until Golden
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chips turn golden brown and crispy around the edges. Rotate the pan halfway through baking time to ensure even browning. Keep a close eye on them during the final minutes to prevent burning.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the chips cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. They will continue to crisp up as they cool. Once set, transfer the cooled chips to a serving plate and enjoy as a snack or with your favorite dip.
- Microwave Alternative: Prepare and Cook
- For a quicker method, lightly spray parchment paper (cut to fit your microwave plate) with oil. Spread an even, thin layer of drained cottage cheese onto the prepared parchment paper. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture turns golden brown and crispy. Let cool, then break into chip-sized pieces.
Notes
- Add herbs, spices, or grated cheese before baking for flavor variations.
- These chips are best consumed immediately, as they may lose crispness if stored.
- Higher fat content cottage cheese (4%) tends to produce crispier chips than low-fat varieties.
- For extra crispiness, let the cottage cheese drain for 30 minutes to an hour before baking.
- Store in an airtight container with a paper towel to absorb moisture if not consuming immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg