Microwave Cheese Crisps
Golden, lacy cheese crackers made in minutes with just shredded cheese and seasonings. Crispy, addictive, and perfect for snacking straight from the microwave.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon optional seasonings (garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne)
Instructions
- 1
Line a microwave-safe plate with parchment paper.
- 2
Drop 1-tablespoon mounds of shredded cheese onto the parchment, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 3
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
- 4
Microwave on high for 1.5 to 2 minutes, until edges turn golden brown and centers look set.
- 5
Cool on the parchment for 1 minute until crisps firm up and cool enough to handle.
- 6
Peel from parchment and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe plate
- parchment paper
- measuring tablespoon
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