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Cottage cheese chips on a snack board served with guacamole, salsa, and hummus — perfect healthy party appetizer

Cottage Cheese Chips

Incredibly crispy, golden baked chips made from just one ingredient - cottage cheese! High in protein, naturally low carb, gluten-free, and ready in under an hour. Perfect for families, snack boards, and lunchboxes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 16 chips

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (256g) whole milk small-curd cottage cheese, 4% milkfat (high protein variety recommended)
  • Seasonings of your choice (optional) - everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, ranch seasoning, or dried herbs
  • Parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional) - for extra savory flavor

Instructions
 

Oven Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
  • If your cottage cheese has excess liquid on top, drain or blot it away before using.
  • Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop to place mounds of cottage cheese onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Use the back of a metal spoon to flatten each mound to about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Sprinkle your desired seasonings evenly over the flattened rounds.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes, until edges are deeply golden and the surface is lightly browned. Begin checking around the 20-minute mark.
  • Remove from oven and let chips cool completely on the baking sheet before eating. They will crisp up further as they cool.

Microwave Method

  • Line a microwave-safe plate with parchment paper.
  • Drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese.
  • Spread an even, thin layer of cottage cheese over the plate.
  • Season if desired.
  • Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, checking after 2 minutes. Continue in 30-second bursts until golden and firm.
  • Let cool before breaking into pieces and serving.

Notes

  • Full-fat (4% milkfat) cottage cheese is strongly recommended. Low-fat versions produce softer, less crispy chips.
  • The thinner you flatten the cottage cheese, the crispier the final chip.
  • Chips continue to crisp up as they cool - don't judge them straight from the oven.
  • Oven temperatures vary. Check your chips starting at 20 minutes and adjust timing as needed.
  • Best eaten fresh the same day. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
Nutrition (per chip, plain, approximate):
  • Calories: 16
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.4g
  • Sugar: 0.4g
  • Sodium: 49mg
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and will vary based on cottage cheese brand and any added seasonings.