Keto Diet - Baked Cheese Crisps Recipe

Tasty crispy cheese appetizers for any occasion.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword baked cheese crisps, baked cheese crisps recipe, cheese crisps recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Servings people

Calories 268kcal

Cost >$5.00

1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, (around 6 ounces)
1 slice bacon fried crispy, (about 3/4 ounce)
3 tbsp. finely chopped red onion
additional toppings whose nutritional content and calories are minimal, *see notes

Preheat your oven to 375° F.
Fry bacon to crispy and chop into bits. Chop the onion very fine. Assemble other toppings and spices as desired. If using jalapeno peppers, 1 tbsp of chopped jalapeno peppers is 1.6 calories. Grate the Parmesan cheese using the small holes for shredding. *see notes.
Line an 11 by 17 inch sheet pan with parchment paper and very lightly spray with cooking oil like Pam.
Place 2 tablespoon mounds of shredded cheese, using your fingers, onto the parchment leaving about 2 inches between mounds. You should have a total of 12 mounds of cheese, 3 across in a row and a total of 4 rows.
Next, add your desired toppings and remember that the cheese will spread when baked so allow for plenty.
Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 7 to 12 minutes. 7 minutes for a chewier texture and 12 minutes for a crunchy texture. Watch that they don't become burnt due to variations in temperature in different ovens.
Remove the sheet from the oven and allow to cool for 2 minutes. Then use your metal spatula to get under the parchment paper on the short side and pull the parchment off the baking sheet onto a smooth surface.
Let the cheese cool for 3 more minutes and then use the spatula to lift the chips onto a double layer of paper towels.
Serve the cheese crisps at room temperature with a tasty dip.

1. Parmesan is a hard cheese and therefore is easy to grate using the small holes. For softer cheeses, you can place them in your freezer for at least 30 minutes for them to firm up and be easier to grate.
2. Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container. Place the crisps in layers separated with paper towels. Keep up to 7 days.
3. You can freeze the leftovers for up to 6 months either vacuum sealed or in a heavy ziplock type bag.
4. The nutrition information is for 4 crisps with bacon and onion. The onion adds about 3 grams of carbs so omit them for a zero carb snack. Dipping sauces were not included.
5. I'm not on a keto diet so therefore, I get to drink a Stella while enjoying the chips.

Calories: 268kcal