Cheddar Cheese Crisps (Easiest Recipe— Only 1 Ingredient!)
These cheddar crisps are terrific for when you’re craving something savory and satisfying… and they couldn’t be easier to make.
Ingredients
- 5 slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 23g per slice
- Optional toppings: Everything but the bagel seasoning (EBTBS); Smoked paprika; Garlic powder, onion powder, or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cut the cheese: Stack a few slices and cut each slice into 9 small squares. From 5 slices, you’ll get about 45 crisps total. (Feel free to scale up or down — this recipe is a breeze!)
- Arrange: Place cheese squares on the baking sheet with at least 1–2 inches of space between each one — they spread as they bake!
- Bake: Bake for about 7 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
- Season: As soon as you pull them out, sprinkle with your favorite seasonings while they’re still hot and melty — this helps the flavorings stick.
- Cool: Let crisps cool directly on the pan for at least 10 minutes — they’ll firm up into perfectly crunchy bites.
Notes
Storage:
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to 5. Re-crisp in a 400°F oven for 2–3 minutes if needed.
- Extra-sharp cheddar is ideal (low moisture = crispier texture).
- Avoid soft or processed cheese slices — they won’t crisp.
- Try Colby-Jack, provolone, or pepper jack slices for fun flavor variations.
- While the recipe calls for “sliced cheddar”, you can also use finely shredded cheddar (I like using extra-sharp, but mild works too). Just drop 1-tablespoon mounds onto your baking sheet and be sure to leave plenty of space between them since they spread. Then follow the rest of the directions. I suggest sticking with finer shreds, because chunkier cuts may not melt and crisp as evenly.
- Naturally gluten free!
- To make them vegan, use plant-based cheese slices (like Chao or Violife) and sprinkle with nutritional yeast for more savory depth.
- Enjoy as a standalone snack
- Crumble onto soups, salads, or chili
- Use as low-carb “croutons” or burger toppers
- Pair with fruit and nuts on a snack board
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 9 piecesCalories: 90Carbohydrates: 0gProtein: 6gTotal Fat: 7g— Saturated Fat: 4g— Trans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 140mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 4gCalcium: 170mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.