[Shanny]

Not a problem alanthiana! I didn't invent 'em, but I eat tons of 'em! Many of us are hooked on these & we just keep passing the recipe forward! Sure glad you like 'em too!

 

[Maltmom]

How are these cheese crisps different than nuking a slice of cheese? Dr. Bernstein gave that tip in one of his books and that's how I've eaten cheese ever since! I'll have to try the oven method this weekend.

 

[Shanny]

How are these cheese crisps different than nuking a slice of cheese? Dr. Bernstein gave that tip in one of his books and that's how I've eaten cheese ever since! I'll have to try the oven method this weekend.

Yep, I think Dr. Bernstein is the source! Smart man! I only use the oven because I make up a large bag at once.

 

[Maltmom]

So the crisps come out the same with either method? Darn it, I guess I'll have to experiment. )

 

[Shanny]

lol @ Suzi . . . if you stumble on a really killer combination, you gotta share!

 

[MCS]

I made a big tray of these to take to a house party, only I put a slice of smoked sausage in the middle of the pile. Yea they were greasy, but a whole pound of cheese and a 1/2 lb of sausage was gone in a flash.

I aslo made a dipping sauce for them:

1/4 cup of yellow mustard
1/4 cup of Red Hot sauce
splash of Worchestershire sauce
few drops of apple cider vinegar
tablespoonful of zesty blue cheese dressing
Splenda to sweeten to taste.

This sauce has a kick and is quite tangy, really good on those cheese crisps.

 

[Shanny]

Since I make big batches too, I drain 'em on paper towels. Your dipping sauce sounds terrific, Marty . . . I usually use bleu cheese dip or guacamole.

 

[jwags]

I found a new varition of the cheese crisps. I found the basic recipe on the blog
Comfy Belly. I was looking for something that tasted similar to Doritoes and this comes pretty close

Natcho Cheese Crisps

1 cup of shredded cheese ( I used monterry jack)
1 cup almond meal
1/4 t sea salt
1/2 t chili powder
1/4 t chipolte chil powder
1/4 t garlic powder
1/4 t smoked papkria
3 T of water

Mix dough together. I used my hands and place on a silicone baking sheet. Cover with parchment paper and roll as thin as possible. The thinner you roll it the crispier they will be. Then use a pizza cutter to score lines. I made squares and then scored diagonal to make triangles like Doritoes. I then sprinkled it with a little more chili and smoked paprika. Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes or until crisp. Cool on wire rack. When storing them be careful to leave in an open container otherwise they will get soft.

 

[alanthiana]

Tried them with Sargento sliced Colby jack... I liked the shredded better. Gonna try provolone tomorrow...

 

[Shanny]

Tried them with Sargento sliced Colby jack... I liked the shredded better. Gonna try provolone tomorrow...

My experience with provolone is that it cooks quicker, so watch that it doesn't get too brown.

The shredded method makes prettier pieces too.

 

[Maltmom]

These are great!! Just tried these using shredded Monterey Jack cheese and am amazed how crunchy they get. There is NO comparison with these and the other way I've made 'cheese crisps' --- I use a whole slice of 2 % cheese (maybe I need to cut in smaller pieces?) and it comes out really puffy and light - no way it would hold up to any dip.

I'm doing well today, made the Hollandaise sauce with my eggs this morning and now the cheese crisps! Both were great.

 

[Shanny]

These are great!! Just tried these using shredded Monterey Jack cheese and am amazed how crunchy they get. There is NO comparison with these and the other way I've made 'cheese crisps' --- I use a whole slice of 2 % cheese (maybe I need to cut in smaller pieces?) and it comes out really puffy and light - no way it would hold up to any dip.

I'm doing well today, made the Hollandaise sauce with my eggs this morning and now the cheese crisps! Both were great.

Switch to full fat cheese . . . reduced fat is just increased carbs.

 

[TheQuicks]

Thank you darling!

 

[beaner293]

Shanny - Tried this tonight, AWESOME!! Colby-Jack was good, but Pepper-Jack is best. Now, I have to find that guac recipe...

 

[jwags]

I've only made the cheese crisps in the microwave and they come out great. The first time I made the mistake of putting them on waxed paper instead of parchment paper. The cheese bonded with the wax paper. So now I use the parchment paper or a coated paper plate. It is really quick. When I make my cheese/almond meal crackers similar to Doritoes I bake them, because I do a whole tray at once.

 

[dae63]

sounds great shanny, I will definitely try these

 

[Shanny]

They are incredible, and if you read the whole thread you'll find all the ways members have found to tweak them to personal preferences. They are truly better than ordinary carb-laden chips.

 

[dae63]

I've only made the cheese crisps in the microwave and they come out great. The first time I made the mistake of putting them on waxed paper instead of parchment paper. The cheese bonded with the wax paper. So now I use the parchment paper or a coated paper plate. It is really quick. When I make my cheese/almond meal crackers similar to Doritoes I bake them, because I do a whole tray at once.

what is coconut oil good for? I hear people take it and where can you find it?:canada:

 

[Janice Keen]

I think there's a certain type of foil that works - Quick Release, or something like that from Reynolds Wrap. But you should be able to find parchment paper in the same aisle as the foil . . . I know I forgot the parchment once & I actually bent a stainless steel turner trying to get the crisps off the pan.

Costco sells a baking mat that replaces parchment paper. I will try them tonight!

 

[willbuyone]

How long do you microwave the cheese?