Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips (Printable Version)

A crunchy, high-protein baked snack made from cottage cheese with savory seasonings and optional toppings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

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

→ Seasonings

02 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
08 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve and press gently to remove excess liquid. Pat dry with paper towels to enhance crispiness.
03 - In a mixing bowl, blend the drained cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt until evenly mixed.
04 - Spoon tablespoon-sized mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound with the back of a spoon into circles about 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives or grated Parmesan cheese over each chip if using.
06 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chips are golden brown and crispy at the edges.
07 - Allow chips to cool completely on the baking sheet to achieve maximum crispness. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy that chip craving with actual nutrition—14 grams of protein per serving that actually keeps you full.
  • The whole thing takes less than an hour from start to finish, no special skills required.
  • They're naturally gluten-free and work for vegetarians, making them a rare snack everyone at the table can enjoy together.
02 -
  • If your chips come out soft or chewy, you didn't drain the cottage cheese enough or the temperature was too low—both fixable next time.
  • Watch closely in the final five minutes; the difference between golden and burnt happens faster than you'd expect.
03 -
  • Use small-curd cottage cheese and press it extra dry; this single detail moves you from chewy to crispy.
  • If you want maximum crunch, bake an extra 2 to 3 minutes, but stay in the kitchen because the line between golden and burnt is narrow.
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