Parmesan Crisps - Dinner, Then Dessert

Parmesan Crisps are the PERFECT cheesy, crispy snack made with ONLY 1 ingredient and ready in under 10 minutes!

We love all things parmesan, and if you like these crisps you’ll also love my Chicken Parmesan, Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, and Lemon Parmesan Chicken!

Parmesan Crisps are one of my favorite go-to snacks, made with parmesan cheese baked in the oven until it’s light and crispy. You can serve this with salads as a crouton, with soup (like Chicken Noodle Soup which this is a totally perfect complement to!), or as part of a cheese plate for a party appetizer. Or keep them in a sealed plastic bag for a snack on the go. They always go fast when I make them, and take under 10 minutes to make!

How to Store

Parmesan cheese crisps will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Can you freeze the crisps?

You can freeze these cheese crisps in an airtight container for several months. However, they might not be quite as crispy when you defrost them, so I recommend enjoying them while they’re as fresh as possible.

How do you keep the crisps crispy?

Store your cheese crisps tightly sealed away from humidity or moisture. They will be the most crispy the day they’re made. I also like to store them between pieces of parchment paper to prevent the cheese from sticking together.

How to make in the microwave

I always prefer to make these in the oven because you can make a large batch at once. But you can make cheese crisps in the microwave if you’re short on time. You’ll have to make a few batches, but it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.

Place a thin layer of parmesan on a plate and microwave for 30 seconds on high. Repeat if the parmesan hasn’t melted completely. Once it’s done, allow it to cool before touching it.

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Why are my crisps chewy?

If your baked parmesan cheese crisps turn out chewy instead of crispy, it’s most likely because too much parmesan was added to the baking sheet, making them too thick to crisp up correctly. Make sure you’re making thin layers.

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Tips for Making

• Make sure your crisps are completely cooled before lifting them off the baking sheet. If they’re not cool enough, they might break apart.
• To flavor your crisps, add a sprinkle of herbs or spices, like garlic powder. I would not add any salt because parmesan is salty enough already.
• You can also do this with cheddar cheese instead of parmesan or blend both cheeses for extra flavor in your cheese chips.
• I recommend using freshly grated parmesan over pre-shredded cheese for this snack because the flavor will be better. Freshly grated parmesan cheese will also melt better because it does not have added ingredients like pre-shredded.
• You can shred your parmesan with a grater or use a food processor to prep it faster.
• Try dipping these in my homemade pizza sauce or marinara sauce!
• Make sure to line your sheet pan with parchment paper, even if it’s non-stick, or the cheese crisps might stick to the pan. You can also grease a sheet pan, but I avoid adding extra oil to the parmesan cheese.
• You can make one big sheet of parmesan and break it apart once it crisps, or make tablespoonful round sections for chips. These easy parmesan crisps will spread out as they bake, so if you do make them as rounds, leave room between them so they don’t bake together.

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Parmesan Crisps Recipe

Parmesan Crisps are the perfect cheesy, crispy snack or party appetizer made with one ingredient and ready in under 10 minutes! Yield 8 servings Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Cook Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 10 minutes minutes Course Appetizer Cuisine American Author Sabrina Snyder SaveSaved!PrintRate

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric

• ▢ 2 cups Parmesan cheese , freshly grated
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper , optional

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spread the cheese on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then sprinkle black pepper over the top if using.
• Lightly pat down cheese on baking sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes before letting it cool completely and become crisp before breaking it apart.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 23mg | Vitamin A: 195IU | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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