**Cheese Crisps: A Savory and Crunchy Treat for Snacking and Entertaining**
Cheese crisps, also known as cheese straws or cheese crackers, are a delightful snack or appetizer that combines the rich, cheesy flavor of your favorite cheese with a crispy, golden-brown texture. Made with a simple dough that's flavored with grated cheese and spices, these savory treats are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a mild cheddar or a sharp Parmesan, these versatile crisps are sure to satisfy your cravings.
This article includes three delicious cheese crisp recipes, each offering a unique flavor experience:
* **Classic Cheese Crisps:** This traditional recipe uses a blend of cheddar and Parmesan cheese, resulting in a classic, crowd-pleasing snack.
* **Garlic and Herb Cheese Crisps:** For a more savory twist, try these crisps flavored with garlic and a blend of Italian herbs. They're perfect for pairing with your favorite dip or spread.
* **Spicy Cheese Crisps:** If you enjoy a little heat, these crisps are made with a combination of cayenne pepper and chili powder, giving them a spicy kick. They're sure to become your new go-to snack.
With their crispy texture and irresistible cheesy flavor, these cheese crisps are perfect for any occasion. Serve them as a snack at your next party, pack them in your lunchbox for a midday treat, or simply enjoy them as a satisfying snack at home.
BASIC KETO CHEESE CRISPS
Delicious ketogenic snack.
Provided by pchow98
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Arrange Cheddar cheese in 24 small heaps on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing from baking sheets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
JALAPENO CHEESE CRISPS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 24 crisps
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the jalapeno slices around one of the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes; this will remove some of the moisture from the jalapeno and help ensure your cheese crisps live up to the crisp in their name. Transfer to a bowl.
- Meanwhile, mix the cheeses together in a medium bowl.
- Using a tablespoon measure, spoon mounds of the cheese mixture onto the lined baking sheets, 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart from each other. Press a jalapeno slice into the center of each mound. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Allow the crisps to cool slightly before handling, then serve. Or let cool completely and store in an airtight container.
PARMESAN CHEESE CRISPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded parmesan cheese, dried basil
Provided by Tiffany Lo
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the Parmesan cheese by the tablespoonful in small piles on the baking sheet. Flatten the piles out evenly and sprinkle dried basil over the cheese.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges start to crisp up.
- 0.33g total carbs 0.3g dietary fiber 0.30g net carbs per serving (12 crisps)
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 0 grams
CHEESE CRISPS
"The surprising crunch of these fun snacks makes them great for parties or anytime of day," assures Janelle Lee of Appleton, Wisconsin, who shares this simple, late-night recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 32 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Slowly mix in the flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in cheese and cereal. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
MONTEREY CHEESE CRISPS
Quick low-carb snack. I find that these work better than some similar recipes that use shredded cheese. The spices on these really 'pop' too - Yum!!!! I've also used Colby-Jack cheese, and it works great.
Provided by newspapergal
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400*.
- Slice cheese into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Place slices 3 inches apart on nonstick baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown - watch closely. Making sure they're golden brown is important - this will ensure they 'crisp' as they cool.
- Leave crisps on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then carefully place crisps on paper towels to finish cooling.
- These store well in an airtight container.
CHEESE CRISPS AND MOCK "GOLDFISH" CRACKERS
Try these cheese crisps as a great dip for low-carb salsa, and enjoy the Mock "Goldfish" Crackers as an anytime snack, great for the grab and go!
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 17m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Stack the slices of American cheese and cut it into 16 small squares. Separate the pieces, and transfer them to a small bowl. Add the salt, chili powder, and garlic powder toss to combine. Arrange the 32 cheese pieces in 4 rows of 8, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving as much space in between each as possible.
- Stack the Colby-Jack slices and cut them into about 24 small pieces. Arrange them on another parchment paper-lined baking sheet in 4 rows of 6¿without any seasonings.
- Bake both until well-browned and crispy, about 7 and 7 1/2 minutes. If undercooked, they'll be soggy, so don't be afraid to check them and put them back in for more time, if needed.
- Cool the crisps and crackers completely before serving¿as they cool, they'll crisp up. Store on the counter in an airtight container for a few days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 0.5 grams
BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH THYME AND DIJON VINAIGRETTE WITH CRISP SWISS CHEESE CRISPS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add shredded Swiss in small, 2-inch piles to the hot skillet. When the cheese fries to a light golden color at the edges, about 1 minute, and can be moved with a thin spatula, turn the cheese rounds, cook another 15 seconds, then remove rounds from the skillet and transfer rounds to a work surface to cool. The cheese crisps will cool within a minute or so. Repeat to form 12 to 16 crisps, 3 or 4 per salad. Crisps may also be flavored with cracked black pepper and chopped thyme or other herbs.
- Place spinach in a bowl. After slicing your apple, squeeze a wedge of lemon over the slices to keep them from browning. Toss apples with spinach. For dressing, combine thyme, Dijon mustard and vinegar with a whisk. Stream in olive oil while continuing to whisk dressing. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat greens and apple evenly. Pile salad onto cheese roundss and serve.
TORTILLA CHEESE CRISPS
Make and share this Tortilla Cheese Crisps recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Place tortillas on baking sheet; spray nonstick spray.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly among the four tortillas.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes.
- Top with salsa.
CRUNCHY CHEESE CRISPS
"I bake these zesty appetizers for a nearby bed-and-breakfast here in Stratford, Ontario," writes Carol Grasby. "They go together in minutes, and guests never seem able to stop with just one."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TORTILLA CHEESE CRISPS
They are many recipes for these but I broil them for about 2-3 minutes and use the whole corn tortilla. I have made this for (4) servings but you can make as many as you like.Very simple and delicious!Options also shown.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Shred the cheese if you have bricks of cheese. Mix the cheeses together in a bowl.
- Lay out the corn tortillas on a baking sheet.
- Turn the oven to broil 400°F.
- Sprinkle 1 oz. of green chilies on the tortilla if desired.
- Evenly distribute the cheese on all four tortillas right to the edge of each one.
- Place the sliced pimientos on each tortilla if desired.
- Place the baking pan about four inches from the broiler. Broil about 2-3 minutes Until cheese is melted.
- Take out, slice if desired. Use a sharp knife.
- Note: To make a complete meal, sprinkle browned drained hamburger or turkey burger on each tortilla first, then the chilies, cheese and pimientos. This recipe is a meal stretcher and kids love it.
- Pass the sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 43.3, Sodium 274.3, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 12.3
CHEESE CRISPS
Also known as "frico," these lacy Italian crisps are an easy, yet impressive way to top soups, salads, or pasta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Evenly sprinkle Parmesan to cover bottom of pan. Cook until cheese is melted and light brown, about 3 minutes; let cool slightly. Using a small spatula, loosen edge and transfer to a plate. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.
TOMATO, CHEESE AND BASIL PRETZEL CRISPS® BITES
Basil, fresh Parmesan cheese and sliced cherry tomatoes on Pretzel Crisps® make delicious appetizers.
Provided by Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®
Time 13m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Arrange Pretzel Crisps® on a baking sheet. Top with basil, Parmesan cheese, and tomato slices.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Place baking pan in preheated oven. Broil until cheese has melted, 2 or 3 minutes. Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CHEESE CRISPS WITH RICOTTA DIP
This Italian-style appetizer is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. My kids gobble up the crisps even without the fruity dipping sauce!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen (1-1/2 cups dip).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small skillet, cook pancetta in oil over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels., Drop Parmesan cheese by tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 in. apart. Sprinkle with pancetta. Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Remove from pans., Combine ricotta cheese and preserves; sprinkle with basil. Serve with crisps.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PINE NUT CHEESE CRISPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Shred 1 pound cold asiago cheese. Place 6 tablespoon-size mounds of cheese about 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle each mound with 1/4 teaspoon each chopped pine nuts and sage. Bake at 425 degrees until the cheese is golden and the edges are slightly crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove each crisp with a thin spatula and gently curl around a rolling pin, then cool on a rack. Repeat to make about 24 crisps.
CHEESE AND CHIVE CRISPS
These cheesy crispy snacks are deliciously spiced, and made extra crispy using crispy rice cereal!
Provided by NIKKIDOC
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Cracker Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 54
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the softened butter and cheese until well blended. Stir in flour, chives, salt, hot pepper sauce and garlic powder until thoroughly mixed. Stir in cereal. Divide the mixture into four parts, and roll into 6 inch long logs. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Unwrap the cheese logs, and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until edges are crisp and slightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 101.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CHEESY GOATS: PANCETTA CRISPS WITH GOAT CHEESE & PEAR
Make and share this Cheesy Goats: Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese & Pear recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Adopted Parisian
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Arrange pancetta slices on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a paper towel-lined wire rack to drain. Let stand 10 minutes or until crisp.
- Core pear with an apple corer. Cut pear crosswise into 12 thin rings. Arrange on a serving platter. Top evenly with pancetta and goat cheese; sprinkle with pepper. Drizzle with honey just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 98.2, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.1, Protein 4.3
CHEESE CRISPS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brush the dough with beaten egg, then top it with a cayenne-spiked mixture of sharp Cheddar and Parmesan. (You could substitute poppy or sesame seeds.) Cut into strips and put on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes.
CHEESE CRISPS
These are wonderful and you can make so many varieties.
Provided by SK H
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. mix shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and chile powder together until the cheese is coated. On a piece of parchment paper placed on a cookie sheet put a spoonful of the mixture on the parchment paper about 2 inches apart they will spread so be sure you just put a spoonful on. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 5-6 minutes. Let cool on parchment and they will slide off....DO NOT SALT
- 2. Store in a container in the fridge. You can use all kinds of combinations...Cheddar Jack and Ranch Dressing is good, Mozerella and Oregano or Basil and Garlic, etc. There is not limit. Be sure to use PARCHMENT PAPER because they will stick to foil or the cooking sheet.
CHEESE & ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD CRISPS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1 In a bowl, beat butter until smooth. In a separate bowl, toss together cheese, flour, rosemary, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture, mixing until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a log about 9 inches long, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours*. *NOTE: I froze these for about an hour and sliced them very easily. 2 Preheat oven to 325F. Slice the log into 1/4-inch rounds and place rounds 2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake on the middle rack of oven until cookies are lightly golden around the edges, about 20 to 22 minutes. Cool completely.
POTATO CRISPS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND OLIVES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield about 60 crisps
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the crisps: Fill a medium saucepan with 1/2 inch of vegetable oil. Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Slice the potatoes 1/8-inch thick, using a Japanese mandoline. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, fry the potatoes until crispy and golden brown, about 4 minutes per batch. With a spider or slotted spoon, remove the potatoes to a paper-towel-lined tray and drain well. Season with a few grinds of black pepper.
- For the goat cheese: Using a rubber spatula, mix the goat cheese, mascarpone and orange zest together until well combined and smooth. Set aside at room temperature.
- For the olive spread: Add the olives, capers and rosemary to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the olive oil and pulse to puree; the finished spread should still have a little texture but be cohesive.
- To assemble: Place a dollop of the goat cheese mixture on each potato crisp and top with a spoonful of the olive spread.
Tips:
- Choose the right cheese: Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor. Cheddar, Parmesan, and Gouda are all good choices.
- Grate the cheese finely: This will help the cheese melt evenly and prevent it from clumping.
- Use a nonstick skillet: This will help prevent the cheese crisps from sticking.
- Cook the cheese crisps over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Watch the cheese crisps carefully: They can burn quickly, so be sure to remove them from the heat as soon as they are golden brown.
- Serve the cheese crisps immediately: They are best when they are fresh and crispy.
Conclusion:
Cheese crisps are a quick and easy snack or appetizer that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be used as a garnish for soups and salads. With a variety of flavors and toppings to choose from, cheese crisps are a versatile and delicious snack that everyone will enjoy.
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