All the rich, cheesy goodness packed into one crunchy, crispy bite.
Sometimes, the craving for cheese is so intense that Cheetos or Doritos simply don’t cut it. You need it straight from the source. Now, making your own cheese snack may sound laborious. However, making cheese crisps from scratch is actually easy and frustration-free, thanks to parchment paper.
Cheese crisps are made with only one ingredient: cheddar cheese. A one-ingredient recipe? Outstanding! And you can truly use whatever solid cheese you fancy. Parmesan? Awesome. Asiago? Fun. Pepper jack?! Inspirational. Whatever cheese you choose, these crisps are delicious on top of salads, in sandwiches, solo, or some even say on top of ice cream. Hey, don’t knock it till you try it!
Cheese crisps are light and airy and deserve a page in your cookbook. I love them, even though they don’t necessarily love me, if you catch my drift. But that’s what Lactaid is for my friends!
Are Cheese Crisps Healthy?
The healthiness of this cheese crisp recipe depends on your dietary preferences and nutritional needs. The sole ingredient, cheddar cheese, is an excellent source of protein and calcium but is higher in fat and sodium. However, since it’s low-carb, it makes a decent snack for keto diets.
why did my cheese crisps come out soggy?
Once cooled, if you find your cheese crisps are more soggy than crispy, it’s likely you did not bake them for long enough. A good rule of thumb is to look for brown edges on your cheese crisps before pulling them out of the oven. Additionally, if you try to replace the cheddar with soft cheese like feta or burrata , your cheese crisps will not be able to crisp up. I only recommend swapping out cheddar for another solid cheese.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet.
Arrange
Spoon cheese onto baking sheet.
Bake
Bake until golden and crispy.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
To store your homemade cheese crisps, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, cheese crisps store well in the freezer for up to 6 months! Just make sure you’re using a freezer-safe container and marking the date.
When building your cheese crisps before baking, create flat little circles with your shredded cheese. This will allow for even baking and avoid gooey centers. A cheese mound will not bake evenly, and you will have difficulty achieving a crispy texture.
If you substitute cheddar for another option, monitor your baking time based on the cheese’s moisture content. For example, a drier cheese like parmesan will harden in the oven much faster than cheddar as cheddar is a moister cheese. You don’t want to open your oven door and discover burnt cheese crisps! That is TOO crispy.
Serving Suggestions
Cheese crisps are so fun and versatile that they go well with many dishes. Any soup that would benefit from some cheese sprinkled on top would be a great start. l’d also love cheese crisps on baked potato soup, meatball soup, French onion soup, and sausage potato soup. You could even dunk your cheese crisps in spinach dip or taco dip. Or how about on a sandwich like this brisket sandwich recipe or a delicious black bean burger? The possibilities are truly endless with a great snack like cheese crisps. Enjoy!
Cheese Crisps
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of shredded cheddar cheese on the prepared baking sheet, spaced a few inches apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-9 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
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Allow the cheese crisps to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a plate or a container.
Nutrition
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