Description
Get ready to transform humble cottage cheese into the crunchiest, most addictive high-protein chips you’ve ever tasted! These golden, crispy cottage cheese chips are taking the internet by storm, and for good reason—they’re ridiculously easy to make, packed with 2 grams of protein per chip, and satisfy that crunch craving without the guilt. Perfect for meal prep, snacking, or impressing friends with your culinary wizardry. Once you try these, regular chips will never compare!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (256g) whole milk small curds cottage cheese (4% milkfat preferred)
- Optional seasonings: everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or herbs of choice
- High-quality parchment paper (Reynolds recommended)
Instructions
- Prep Your Baking Setup: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large cookie sheet with high-quality parchment paper—this is crucial for perfect results!
- Scoop and Shape: Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion cottage cheese onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing scoops about 2 inches apart. Use the back of a metal spoon to gently flatten each portion to about 3/16 to 1/4 inch thick.
- Season to Perfection: If using seasonings, sprinkle them evenly over the flattened cottage cheese now. Everything bagel seasoning is a crowd favorite!
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 40-50 minutes, but start checking at 20 minutes. You want the edges dark brown and the surface golden to medium brown. The darker they get, the crunchier they’ll be—watch closely during the final minutes!
- Cool for Ultimate Crunch: Remove from oven and let cool completely for 20-30 minutes. This is when the magic happens—the chips will become perfectly crispy and set. Resist the urge to taste before they’re fully cooled!
- Store Smart: Enjoy immediately once cooled, or store in an airtight container for a few hours. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze, and rebake briefly to restore crunchiness.
Notes
Success secrets: Use high-quality parchment paper (Reynolds brand works best) to prevent sticking. Choose whole milk cottage cheese with high protein content (14g per 1/2 cup like Good Culture brand) for maximum crunchiness. Position oven rack in the middle for even baking. Baking time varies by oven and thickness, so start checking at 20 minutes. Make small batches for best freshness—these are meant to be enjoyed fresh! No need to blend the cottage cheese beforehand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chip
- Calories: 16
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 49mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg