Crispy, Cheesy, High-Protein Chips—And All You Need Is Cottage Cheese
Crispy Cottage Cheese Chips are high-protein, low-carb snacks made with just one main ingredient—cottage cheese! Baked until golden and crunchy, these cheesy chips are perfect for satisfying salty cravings while staying on track with a protein-rich diet. Easy to customize with your favorite seasonings and perfect for snacking or dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 40–50 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 chips
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- Seasonings of choice (dry spices and herbs only)
- Suggested Flavors: Everything bagel seasoning, Garlic powder, Chili-lime blend, Smoked paprika, Onion powder, Dried dill or oregano, Cinnamon + monk fruit sweetener (for a sweet version)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop small scoops of cottage cheese onto the baking sheet, spaced apart. Flatten slightly.
- Sprinkle with dry seasonings of choice.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are golden and crisp.
- Let chips cool for 5–10 minutes on the tray to firm up completely before serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper only—foil or silicone mats may affect crispiness.
- Avoid using flavored or overly wet cottage cheese.
- Full-fat cottage cheese yields richer, crispier chips.
- Chips crisp further as they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chips
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
