Cottage Cheese Chips
These Cottage Cheese Chips are a crispy, high-protein snack that's taking social media by storm—and for good reason. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, they're baked until golden brown with irresistibly crunchy edges and a rich, cheesy flavor. Naturally gluten-free, low in carbohydrates, and packed with protein, these homemade chips are perfect for healthy snacking, meal prep, or serving alongside your favorite dips like ranch, salsa, guacamole, or hummus. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional chips or a fun new way to enjoy cottage cheese, this easy recipe delivers big flavor and satisfying crunch in every bite. Yields 24 chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat (4%) small curd cottage cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- sea salt optional, for topping
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning optional
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning optional, but recommended
- chopped parsley for garnish, optional
- chopped chived for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If your cottage cheese contains excess liquid, strain it for 15–20 minutes using a fine mesh sieve.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until evenly mixed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving approximately 2 inches between each scoop.
- Gently flatten each mound into a thin circle using the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning on top if desired.Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the chips are deep golden brown with crispy edges.
- Remove from the oven and, if using, immediately sprinkle on flaky sea salt. Allow the chips to cool completely on the baking sheet for about 10–15 minutes. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
Blended cottage cheese makes it smoother, while leaving it a bit chunky creates a more rustic look.
For the air fryer: Bake at 325°F for about 10–15 minutes, checking often since air fryers cook more quickly than ovens.
Notes
Estimated Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ¼ of recipe (approximately 6 chips)| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 155 |
| Protein | 15g |
| Carbohydrates | 4g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Total Fat | 8g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg |
| Sodium | 500mg |
| Calcium | 22% DV |
| Potassium | 130mg |