Cottage Cheese Chips (View Print Version)

Golden baked cottage cheese bites seasoned for a crispy, protein-packed snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese

→ Seasonings

02 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Optional Add-Ins

07 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or rosemary)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Place cottage cheese in a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth and press gently to remove excess liquid.
03 - Transfer the drained cottage cheese to a food processor. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and optional Parmesan cheese and herbs. Pulse until mixture is mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
04 - Scoop heaping teaspoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Flatten each portion into a thin round chip approximately 2 inches in diameter.
05 - Bake chips for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
06 - Allow chips to cool completely on the baking sheet to achieve maximum crispiness. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy on the outside while staying tender enough to eat without feeling like cardboard.
  • Twelve grams of protein per serving means you're actually fueling yourself, not just satisfying a craving.
  • The whole process takes less time than a shower, and you'll feel like you've done something clever in your kitchen.
02 -
  • Skipping the moisture removal step is the difference between a chip and a sadder, softer version of what you wanted—don't rush this part.
  • Every oven bakes differently, so the first batch is your test run; after that you'll know exactly when yours hits the golden zone.
03 -
  • The sieve step isn't optional—it's the difference between something crispy and something chewy, so don't skip it thinking it's just extra work.
  • Seasoning before you bake means you avoid the trap of under-seasoning; these won't taste like anything without enough salt and spice to give them personality.
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