62 Snacks
These snappy crackers are made of baked Gouda, with an extra pop from a sprinkling of chia seeds.
Cheesy Crisps Prep Time:
40 mins
Ingredients 12 oz. (340g) Gouda, grated 2 TB. extra-virgin olive oil 3 TB. chia seeds 1
⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Cook Time:
7 mins
Yield:
24 crisps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Cut a piece of parchment paper to line a rimmed metal baking sheet. (Alternately, use a silicone baking mat.) Repeat with a second baking sheet.
2
Using a teaspoon, scoop small mounds of Gouda and place onto the parchment, spacing cheese at least 4 inches (10cm) apart.
3 4
Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over cheese. Sprinkle with chia seeds and black pepper.
Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until edges are a deep golden brown.
Nutrition per Serving Fat
74% 23%
Protein
3% 1.3:1
Net Carb Ratio
266 22g Protein 15g Calories Fat
4g Dietary Fiber 2g Net Carbohydrate 2g
Total Carbohydrate
5
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let cool completely. Using a spatula, gently remove crisps from the parchment.
6
Serve at room temperature, or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Variation: To make Cheesy Ranch Crisps, make a
mixture of 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1⁄2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 ⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme. Sprinkle mixture on the crisps in addition to olive oil, chia seeds, and black pepper.
Serving Size:
4 crisps
These crisps are excellent for dipping. You can also crumble a few up for a crunchy and flavorful salad topping.