Description
These Easy and Cheesy Snacks are delightful crispy cheese rounds baked to golden perfection. Combining cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses with a blend of spices, they offer a quick, low-carb, gluten-free treat perfect for snacking solo or paired with chips and pretzels.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Optional
- 1 cup mini pretzels or tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan cheeses, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and oregano. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute spices and cheeses.
- Form Cheese Rounds: Drop heaping tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound a couple of inches apart to allow spreading. Slightly flatten each mound with the back of a spoon to encourage even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 7–9 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges turn golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the cheese crisps cool on the pan for a few minutes to firm up. Serve warm as a standalone crispy snack or with mini pretzels or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For a more uniform shape, bake the cheese mixture in mini muffin tins instead of drop spoons.
- Add cooked crumbled bacon or finely chopped jalapeños to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese crisp
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
