Parmesan Cheese Crisps
These Parmesan Cheese Crisps are the answer if you’re looking for an easy, flavor-packed appetizer with minimal ingredients and little effort. Bonus points: These crisps are not only a gluten-free snack but also low in carbs, making them an excellent choice for keto and low-carb diets.
With just Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning (or your favorite seasoning), you can create savory, crispy bites perfect for snacking, entertaining, or adding a delicious crunch to soups and salads. These Parmesan cheese crisps come together in just 20 minutes, making them a go-to when you’re short on time.
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Substitutions and Additions
- Cheese Options: Parmesan has a perfect salty, sharp flavor, but you could substitute half the Parmesan with other hard cheeses like Asiago or Romano for a slightly different taste. Asiago is less salty, has a slightly nuttier flavor, and has a softer texture; while Romano tends to be saltier than Parmesan. Adding these varieties can transform your Parmesan cheese crisps into a unique snack.
- Seasoning Variations: Swap out the everything bagel seasoning for Italian herbs, smoked paprika, or even a touch of chili flakes if you prefer a bit of heat.
- Add Seeds or Nuts: Adding sesame seeds, chia seeds, or finely chopped nuts before baking can provide an extra layer of texture.
- Herbs and Spices: Freshly cracked black pepper or a sprinkle of rosemary can add an aromatic touch that complements the Parmesan’s flavor.
How will you use these Parmesan Cheese Crisps?
In truth, I enjoy these Parmesan crisps just on their own or with a shmear of cream cheese, but they also pair wonderfully with a variety of dips, spreads, and even as a topping:
- Dips: Serve with marinara, hummus, or a creamy spinach-artichoke dip.
- Cheese Boards: Add these crisps to a cheese and charcuterie board as a crunchy, gluten-free option.
- Salad Topping: Crumble the crisps over a Caesar or arugula salad for added flavor and crunch.
- Soup Side: These Parmesan cheese crackers pair perfectly with creamy tomato soup but nicely complement just about any soup except a cheese-based soup. Truly, there’s no better addition than Parmesan cheese crisps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, these Parmesan cheese crisps store well for about a week in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating them, as they can lose their crispiness in the fridge.
Pre-grated Parmesan often contains anti-caking agents, which prevent it from melting evenly. Using a wedge of Parmesan that you grate yourself ensures the crisps will melt how you want them to.
To bake them in an air fryer, use a perforated parchment sheet and bake at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes, watching closely as they crisp up even quicker in the air fryer.
Parmesan Cheese Crisps Recipe
Equipment
- Cheese Grater - or
- Cuisinart FP-12DCN Elite Collection 2.0 12-Cup Food Processor, Silver Die Cast - with smallest grater disk
- Pizza cutter or knife
Ingredients
- 8 ounces parmesan cheese wedge See note 1
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning See note 2
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃), with the oven rack in the middle position.
- Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
- Grate parmesan cheese. Opt for smaller rather than large shreds.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the baking sheet. Use your fingers to spread it out as evenly as possible.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 11-15 minutes. Start watching at 10 minutes. You want the cheese be lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately slice into squares or rectangles. It hardens quickly, which will make it hard to cut without it breaking unevenly.
- Store your Parmesan Cheese Crisps in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
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