These low carb bacon cheddar cheese crisps will remind you of a low carb version of a potato chip. Crunchy and satisfying!
I go through phases when it comes to actually making food for myself and my family.
One day, I’m all about pizza delivery.
Another day I am thoroughly convinced that cereal is, in fact, an acceptable dinner for children. Hey, it’s not like the one I buy has marshmallows in it.
Then there are those days where I am actually inspired to make things from scratch. Or “by scratch” if you are my 9-year-old. I asked her who this ‘Scratch’ was and if he was really making dinner for us but she just stared at me.
My husband used to do most of the cooking around here but his business has picked up and it seems like he’s not home enough to do it. I really miss that.
But sometimes I am inspired to make stuff for myself, especially when the version you buy at the store costs five times more than buying the ingredients and making it yourself. I have recently discovered these delicious things called cheese crisps or cheese chips and I am hooked.
At the store they are super expensive and really only seem to come in one or two varieties. They are super easy to make too, so why not save money and do it yourself?
Plus if you do it yourself you can add bacon. And who doesn’t like bacon?
You can do any number of different combinations of these, this recipe is for low carb bacon cheddar cheese crisps.
Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Cheese Crisps
(scroll down to end of post for printable recipe)
Kitchen & Beyond Natural Parchment Paper Pan Liner, 12-inch By 16-inch, Unbleached, 50-pack
What you need:
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 2-3 strips of cooked bacon
How to cook:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Line a baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper.
- Using a measuring spoon, drop 1 tbsp piles of cheddar cheese about 2 inches apart (the cheese will spread so don’t put them too close) on the baking sheet.
- Chop up bacon into tiny 1/4″ or smaller pieces. Sprinkles about 1/2 teaspoon onto each pile of cheese.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes (may vary, keep a close eye on them).
- Remove from oven and lift parchment paper and place on cooling racks.
- Dab tops of crisps with a paper towel to remove some of the excess grease (this is optional but if you don’t do it, your crisps may be soggy – still yummy, but soggy – if you didn’t cook them long enough).
- Store in an air-tight container or in the refrigerator.
I actually recommend hiding them in the fridge because they will go fast!
You can eat them by themselves, they are delicious. Or dip them in your favorite low carb dip.
As I mentioned, you can make these in any number of flavors and varieties.
Make sure you pin this on Pinterest for later!
Nutrition info is provided for reference and information only and may not be accurate. Please do your own calculations to ensure accuracy, especially when using packaged ingredients as the nutrition information may vary from brand to brand.
Check out more delicious low carb cheese crisp recipes:
- Low Carb Italian Cheese Crisps
- Low Carb Parmesan Cheese Crisps
- Low Carb Cheese Crisps
- Low Carb Garlic Cheddar Cheese Crisps
Ingredients
- I cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2-3 slices cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Line a baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper.
- Using a measuring spoon, drop 1 tbsp piles of cheddar cheese about 2 inches apart (the cheese will spread so don't put them too close) on the baking sheet.
- Chop up bacon into tiny 1/4" or smaller pieces. Sprinkles about 1/2 teaspoon onto each pile of cheese.
- Bake for 5-8 minutes (may vary, keep a close eye on them).
- Remove from oven and lift parchment paper and place on cooling racks.
- Dab tops of crisps with a paper towel to remove some of the excess grease (this is optional but if you don't do it, your crisps may be soggy - still yummy, but soggy - if you didn't cook them long enough).
- Store in an air-tight container or in the refrigerator.
Kelly says
May 30, 2017 at 2:17 pmWhat is the carb count on these crisps?