Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or parmesan/mozzarella)
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Dried parsley
- Chili flakes
- Everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, egg, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth but still slightly textured to provide a good chip structure.
- Scoop and Shape Chips: Using a spoon, drop small mounds of the mixture (1–2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each mound into a thin circle; the thinner the chips, the crispier they will become.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 20–30 minutes depending on your desired crispiness: bake for about 20 minutes for softer, chewy chips or around 28–30 minutes for extra crispy, browned chips.
- Cool: Remove the chips from the oven and let them cool completely on the tray for about 10 minutes. The chips will harden and become crispier as they cool down.
- Serve: Enjoy these cottage cheese chips on their own or paired with dips like salsa, ranch, Greek yogurt dip, or guacamole for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese depending on your dietary preference; both work well.
- Flatten the chips as thin as possible for maximum crispness.
- These chips store best in an airtight container once completely cooled to maintain crispiness.
- You can customize seasoning with chili flakes, dried parsley, or everything bagel seasoning for more flavor varieties.
- Watch closely towards the end of the baking time to avoid burning chips as they crisp up quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat