Step aside potato chips—these simple 2-ingredient Cottage Cheese Chips are irresistible. Made with full-fat small-curd cottage cheese and Everything Bagel seasoning, they bake until golden and crisp for a salty, savory, high-protein snack. They’re low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto-friendly when made with the ingredients below.
Cottage cheese has been trending for good reason, and these chips are a clever way to enjoy its tangy flavor in a crispy form. They won’t taste exactly like traditional potato chips, but they satisfy that crunchy snack craving. You can make them with just cottage cheese, but Everything Bagel seasoning adds a garlicky, onion-forward kick that keeps you reaching for more. Full-fat small-curd cottage cheese works best: it spreads thin, releases less moisture, and crisps up better than larger-curd or low-fat varieties. As they cool they firm into light, crunchy rounds with a bright tang and the perfect hit of everything bagel flavor.
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Don’t crowd the baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches between each mound so you can flatten them thin and they have room to spread. If your sheet is small, bake in batches.
- Spread them very thin. Use the back of a spoon to flatten each mound into a thin, even round—thin centers turn crispier. Thick centers often stay soft and chewy.
- Bake until dry and golden. The chips should be browned around the edges with dry-looking centers. Oven temperatures and cottage cheese moisture vary; if chips remain soft, bake another 5 minutes and watch closely to avoid burning.
- Cool before peeling. Let chips rest 5–10 minutes on the baking sheet to firm up before removing from parchment.
- Seasoning ideas. Everything Bagel seasoning is excellent, but try grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning, garlic or onion powder, dried herbs, or cracked pepper for different flavor profiles.
Cottage Cheese Chips
Equipment
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baking sheet
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parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup full-fat small curd cottage cheese
- 3 tsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spoon 2 teaspoons of cottage cheese per chip onto the parchment, spacing about 2 inches apart. Use the back of a spoon to flatten each mound into a very thin, even round.
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Sprinkle each round lightly with Everything Bagel seasoning.
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Bake on the middle rack for about 20–25 minutes, until edges are deep golden brown and centers look dry and crisp. Watch closely near the end to avoid burning.
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Allow chips to cool on the baking sheet 5–10 minutes to firm up, then peel off the parchment and enjoy.
Notes
Use full-fat small-curd cottage cheese. It spreads thinner and has less excess moisture than large-curd or low-fat varieties. Excess moisture prevents proper crisping.
Bake longer if needed. Oven performance and cottage cheese moisture vary. If chips remain soft after the stated time, return them to the oven for 5 more minutes, watching to prevent over-browning.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on products and any recipe modifications. If accurate numbers are critical, calculate using your specific ingredients.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Chips Step by Step
Gather ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make removal easy. Lightly spraying the parchment can help release chips after baking. Baking directly on a greased sheet can speed cooking and produce extra-crispy results.
Spoon the cottage cheese: Portion the ½ cup of cottage cheese into 2-teaspoon mounds about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound with the back of a spoon into a very thin, even round—the thinner, the crispier.
Add seasoning: Sprinkle the tops with Everything Bagel seasoning (about 3 teaspoons total, or to taste).
Bake: Bake on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes, or until they’re deeply golden at the edges and appear dry and crisp. Watch closely near the end so they brown without burning; add a few extra minutes if they’re still soft.
Cool: Let the chips cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes to firm up, then gently peel from the parchment and serve.
Serving Suggestions
These crisps are great on their own or for light dipping. They’re thin, so avoid very heavy dips; try tzatziki, avocado-lime sauce, or a small bowl of extra cottage cheese for dipping. They also work well as a crunchy garnish on salads or soups.
Storing Leftovers
Enjoy these chips fresh for best crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days; refrigeration will extend shelf life but may soften them.
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- Dill Pickle Cheddar Cheese Chips use three main ingredients and about 15 minutes for a tangy snack.
- Cheddar Onion Ring Chips bake until bubbling and golden, then firm into crispy rounds.
I hope you enjoy this easy, flavorful recipe—if you try it, leave a rating or note about how you served them.