Crispy Cheesy Seed Crisps: The Ultimate Gluten-Free Snack Recipe
These Crisps are a delicious and crunchy gluten-free snack made with aged cheddar or mozzarella cheese combined with mixed seeds and optional quinoa for added texture. Perfectly seasoned with your choice of herbs and spices, and lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these homemade crisps bake up golden and irresistible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Total Time: 16-18 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 15-20 crisps 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cheese
- 1 cup aged cheddar or mozzarella cheese, finely shredded
Seeds and Grains
- 1/2 cup mixed seeds (sesame, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds)
- 1/4 cup quinoa (optional for texture; omit for stricter gluten-free option)
Flavors
- 1 teaspoon herbs and spices (thyme, garlic powder, or red pepper flakes)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for subtle sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s properly heated for baking the crisps to a perfect golden brown.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the finely shredded cheese with the mixed seeds. If using quinoa, add it to the bowl as well.
- Add herbs and spices: Sprinkle your choice of herbs and spices such as thyme, garlic powder, or red pepper flakes into the mixture and stir well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Shape the crisps: Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into small, evenly sized mounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave spaces between each mound to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the crisps for 6-8 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Cool completely: Remove the crisps from the oven and allow them to cool fully on the baking sheet. This cooling step helps the crisps firm up and become perfectly crunchy before serving.
Notes
- For a stricter gluten-free version, omit the quinoa.
- Use finely shredded cheese to ensure even melting and a better texture.
- You can experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor profile.
- Cool crisps completely before storing them in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a vegan alternative, but note this changes the dietary classification.
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