Cheese Crisps
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Makes 20 to 25 crisps
This recipe came about by accident. You know when you bake a cheesy dish and a little of it falls over the side and onto the baking sheet below? It hardens, and I like to scrape it up and eat it. Well, this recipe gets right to the heart of the matter with tangy sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and a little kick. Just be sure to use parchment paper so these fellers pop right off and into your mouth.
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ (4-ounce) can green chilies
- Hot sauce (optional)
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking or cookie sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Slowly toss in the green chilies so they don’t clump up.
3. Scoop a heaping teaspoonful of the cheese mixture and drop onto the paper. Lightly pat down the center. Repeat using the remaining cheese. Add a drop or two of hot sauce, if desired.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the outside edges become dark brown. You can err on the side of cooking the crisps a little longer, because they will become crispier.
5. Remove the paper from the pan and place on a cool countertop. Allow to cool before removing the crisps from the paper. Serve.
