Cottage Cheese Chips – So Healthy & Easy To Make Recipe
These Cottage Cheese Chips are a healthy, easy-to-make snack perfect for those craving a crunchy, savory treat without the guilt. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese and spices and baked to crispy perfection, these chips offer a protein-rich alternative to traditional potato chips. Whether you prefer them plain or with added Parmesan and herbs, they’re a delicious low-carb snack option that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (including draining time)
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12-16 chips depending on size 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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 ensure the chips don’t stick and cleanup is easy.
- Drain the Cottage Cheese 💧
Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth and allow it to drain for about 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. This step helps achieve crispy chips. If short on time, you can skip draining but expect slightly longer baking time.
- Mix Your Ingredients 🥄
In a medium bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, egg (if using), sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and any optional add-ins like Parmesan, herbs, nutritional yeast, or chili flakes. Mix thoroughly until a thick but spreadable mixture forms.
- Form Your Chips 👐
Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave about 1-2 inches between each to account for spreading. Flatten each scoop to about 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) thick using the back of a spoon or spatula and shape as desired (round, square, or triangular).
- Bake to Perfection 🧀
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes. Check thinner chips at 20 minutes; they should be golden around the edges and set in the middle. Optionally flip halfway through for extra crispness. Keep a close watch after 25 minutes to avoid burning.
- Cooling Period ❄️
Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes. The chips will continue to crisp as they cool and firm up nicely during this time.
- Serve or Store 🍽️
Enjoy immediately once cooled or store in an airtight container for later snacking.
Notes
- Draining the cottage cheese is key to getting crispy chips; don’t skip if possible.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor, but low-fat works too.
- The egg helps bind the mixture but can be omitted for an egg-free version.
- Make chips thinner for faster baking and crispier texture.
- You can bake in an air fryer at 350°F for 8-12 minutes as a quick alternative.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain crispness.
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