Parmesan Crisps (2 Ingredients Only!)
Looking for a crispy and cheesy snack or appetizer that can be ready in under 10 minutes and uses only 2 ingredients? Well, you need these addictive parmesan crisps in your life.
There’s a lot to love about this easy parmesan crisps recipe:
- Did I mention it’s a super duper ? You can be snacking on these delicious treats in just 10 minutes! All you have to do is place the parmesan cheese on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes. That’s it!
- It takes just two ingredients to make these parmesan crisps: parmesan cheese (of course) and our zesty bread seasoning.
- It’s such a versatile recipe. Serve your baked parmesan crisps as a cheeseboard appetizer for your next game day and dip them in some marinara sauce or ranch. Alternatively, serve them as a crouton on your favorite salad or alongside your favorite soup. They would taste delicious with my tomato basil soup or chicken noodle soup.
- They’re crispy, cheesy, and totally addictive. Just try and stop yourself at one baked cheese crisp!
Now you know just how good and easy it is to make these crunchy treats, I think it’s time to get baking.
Recipe Ingredients
- Shredded parmesan cheese
- Zesty bread seasoning (find the recipe here)
How to Make Parmesan Crisps
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 shredded cheese piles out evenly.
Sprinkle the zesty bread seasoning (or seasoning of your choice) over the shredded cheese.
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges start to crisp up.
Serve your parmesan cheese crisps however you like!
Storage
Store your parmesan cheese crisps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can freeze them for several months, but they won’t be as crunchy once defrosted.
Recipe Notes
- If you want to make this recipe even simpler, swap the zesty bread seasoning for just dried basil instead. Other flavor options include garlic powder, cayenne pepper for a kick, everything bagel seasoning, , or black pepper too. I don’t recommend adding extra salt (such as or ) as is already salty.
- If your crisps are more chewy than crunchy, they might have been too thick when placed in the oven. Ensure your parmesan piles aren’t too thick!
- Ensure your cheese crisps are cooled before lifting them off the with a thin spatula, as they might break otherwise.
- Instead of parmesan cheese, you can totally adapt this recipe to feature your grated cheese of choice. That might be cheddar cheese or a combination of cheeses. Go wild!
- A combination of cheddar cheese and grated parmesan cheese will make your chips a little thicker, if that’s more your style.
- I prefer to make these in the oven, but you can also use your microwave to make your keto parmesan crisps. Place the cheese mounds on a greased plate and microwave for 30 to 40 seconds, until set.
Here are more appetizing appetizers you might enjoy:
Southern-Style BBQ Air Fryer Wings
Stuffed Zucchini Boats, Tex-Mex Style
Sausage Pinwheels Recipe (Made With Just Two Ingredients)
Sweet Potato Skins With Candied Bacon and a Spicy Basil Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp zesty bread seasoning see notes for recipe link
Instructions
- 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 prepared baking sheet. Flatten the piles out evenly and sprinkle dried basil or the zesty bread seasoning over the shredded parmesan cheese.2 cups shredded parmesan cheese, 2 tsp zesty bread seasoning
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges start to crisp up.
Notes
These look so good…perfect to pair with any type of Italian soup…yummy!
This was quick and tasty! I used the pre- grated cheese
I have never tried these. I’ve heard of “cheese straws” but not this. This is so easy. I want to try these! Thanks for recipe.
So excited about your recipe for the Parmesan Crisps. I had so many questions, but reading through all your notes before printing the recipe, most were answered. I liked that you also mentioned you can microwave the cheese to make also by greasing a plate, instead of using the parchment paper, and by using a plate a few at a time, for 30-40 seconds.
Does that time vary a lot due to what kind of cheese is used? Plus, I imagine they do not brown then around the edges? Plus if microwaving do they spread more than when baking? I am so excited about this recipe, not only for when a guest comes and you need something to snack on quickly, but for a quick addition to soup or stew as I think you may also have mentioned. Thank you so much. I quickly already shared it via text to my teen granddaughter! She loves cooking and baking . graciously, Cathy
I haven’t found the time to vary greatly (was going to write “grately” lol)but as always keep an eye on it whether in the microwave on in the oven. And you are right, they won’t brown around the edges and they can be more chewy than their baked counterparts versus crisp. I haven’t noticed if they spread much more but I will let you be the judge of that. Happy Holidays 🙂
I love crisps like these, looks easy enough to make.
Does it matter if the cheese is freshly grated from a wedge or pre-packaged?
Oh so yummy!