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    Home / Recipes / Snacks / Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers

    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers

    February 29, 2024 by Keto Cooking Christian 19 Comments

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    If you’re craving something crunchy to go with your favorite keto-friendly dips, you will love these Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers!  They're quick and easy to make, and they require only one ingredient…CHEESE!

    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Cracker being dipped into dip
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe for Cheese Crisps
    • 🛒 Ingredients for Cheese Crisps
    • 🔪 How to Make Keto Cheese Crisps
    • 💡 Tips for Making Homemade Cheese Crisps
    • ☑️ Storage Instructions
    • 🍴 Ways to Use Cheese Crisps
    • 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
    • Why Are Cheese Crisp Not Crispy?
    • Are Cheese Crisp Healthy?
    • Can I Make and Freeze Cheese Crisp in Advance?
    • Do Cheese Crisps Taste Like Regular Chips?
    • 🍽️ More Keto Snacks

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe for Cheese Crisps

    • Perfect crispy crackers that STAY crispy
    • Holds up to all your favorite dips
    • Quick and easy to make
    • Better than store-bought, overpriced crackers
    • Made with just one ingredient - cheese
    holding up Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Cracker

    Who doesn’t love the idea of low carb crackers or keto chips? These cheese crisps are a perfect combination of both for a crunchy keto snack. The wonderful thing about this recipe is that you only need one simple ingredient to make them...cheese.

    You just pop them in the oven, and they're ready in under 15 minutes. Serve them with your favorite keto dip, and you'll have a delicious, homemade snack or appetizer for any occasion.

    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers in white dish

    You can get creative and sprinkle them with this Everything But the Bagel Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning Mix to add extra flavor. If you want an extra spicy kick, top each piece of cheese with a slice of jalapeño.

    🛒 Ingredients for Cheese Crisps

    • Cheese slices

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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    • Baking sheet
    • Parchment paper

    🔪 How to Make Keto Cheese Crisps

    Select thick cheese slices of your choice and cut into squares or you can buy precut cheese squares.

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

    12 cheese slices on parchment lined baking sheet

    Place the cheese slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers on parchment lined baking sheet

    Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese begins to slightly brown and firms up completely. Most of the oils will also be gone.

    12 Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers on paper towels

    Carefully transfer to paper towels to absorb any excess oil.  

    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers on cooling rack

    Allow to cool on the paper towels, then transfer to a cooling rack. The cheese will crisp up perfectly as it cools.

    💡 Tips for Making Homemade Cheese Crisps

    • The biggest mistake you can make with these crisps is to underbake them. If you don't bake them until they firm and most of the oil has disappeared, they will be bendable and won't hold their crisp. I cannot stress this enough! When baked properly, they will be perfectly crisp and more important, STAY crisp for as long as you store them.
    • Also be sure not to over-bake them and you will know they need to come out of the oven if they are getting too dark. If they get too dark, they become bitter, so keep a close eye on them.
    • When using different types of cheese, watch your baking times as different cheeses cook faster.

    ☑️ Storage Instructions

    Store cheese crisps in an airtight container or zip lock bag for several days, and you will be able to keep your low carb crackers fresh and crispy.

    closeup of Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers on cooling rack

    🍴 Ways to Use Cheese Crisps

    • Dips: They are always great with tasty dips. Guacamole, salsa, spinach and artichoke dip are awesome choices.
    • Cheese and Meat Platter: Create a cheese and meat platter by adding some cured meats, such as salami or prosciutto, alongside the cheese crisps. They make a great addition to this charcuterie board.
    • Vegetable sticks: Serve the cheese crisps with a side of vegetable sticks like cucumber, bell peppers, or carrot sticks with some refreshing ranch dressing.
    • Bruschetta: Turn your crisps into mini bruschetta with a mixture of diced tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil
    • Hummus: These crisps are delicious with the smooth and creamy texture of roasted red pepper cauliflower hummus.
    • Soup topping: Break the crisps into smaller pieces and use them as a crunchy topping for soups like creamy broccoli cheddar soup and this spinach artichoke soup.
    • Egg salad or chicken salad: Add your favorite egg salad or chicken salad to the top of the crisp for a tasty appetizer.
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    🔄 Substitutions and Additions

    • Spicy Jalapeño Crisps: Add a slice of fresh jalapeños to each of the cheese slices before baking.
    • Italian Herb Crisps: Sprinkle the top of the slices with a mix of dried Italian herbs, like basil, oregano, and thyme.
    • Paprika Crisps: Sprinkle smoked paprika on the cheese slices before baking for a smoky and slightly sweet flavor.
    • Garlic Parmesan Crisps: Add some shredded parmesan to the tops of the cheese slices before baking. Alternatively, you can sprinkle it on the baked crisps.
    • Cayenne and Lime Crisps: Combine a pinch of cayenne pepper with lime zest, then sprinkle this mixture on the cheese slices before baking.
    • Everything bagel: Sprinkle some of this "everything bagel" seasoning mix) on top of the cheese slices before baking.
    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers on white plate with ranch dip

    Why Are Cheese Crisp Not Crispy?

    There are two main reasons for this. The first reason is that you did not let them cook long enough. It is important that you bake them until they are firm, even in the very center. The other reason could be that you did not set them on paper towels to dry up the extra oil.

    Are Cheese Crisp Healthy?

    Cheese crisps are just cheese, so they are perfectly fine when eaten in moderation on a low carb diet.

    Can I Make and Freeze Cheese Crisp in Advance?

    You can, but they will lose some of their crispy texture. The good news is, it only takes a few minutes to make a fresh batch.

    Do Cheese Crisps Taste Like Regular Chips?

    No, they taste like cheese. Because they are crispy, they're a wonderful, low carb way to satisfy your chip cravings, without the extra carbs.

    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers in white dish

    🍽️ More Keto Snacks

    • Everything Crackers
    • Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
    • Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
    • Homemade Cheese Crisps
    • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
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    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Cracker being dipped into dip

    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers

    If you are craving something crunchy to dip in your favorite Keto-friendly dips, you will love these!  They are quick and easy to make, require only one ingredient... cheese!
    4.99 from 56 votes
    Author: Julianne
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    TOTAL 12 minutes mins

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    Ingredients
     

    • 12 thick cheese slices, (Cheddar and Monterey/Colby blend)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°F
    • Place the cheese slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.  Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cheese completely firms up. If the cheese is even the slightest bit bendable, it's not ready yet. It's important that they are firm before you pull them out of the oven, otherwise they will not stay crisp when you store them.
    • Transfer to paper towels to absorb any excess oil.  Allow to cool on the paper towels and the cheese will crisp up as it cools.
    • Store in airtight container or ziplock bag for several days and crackers will remain crispy!  Serve with guacamole, your favorite creamy dip or with my Buffalo Chicken Dip!

    Recipe Notes

    Makes 12 crisps, serving size 3

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Calories 80kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Baked Cheese Crisp Crackers
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    80
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    *Originally published on May 18, 2018 updated on February 29, 2024 with new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.

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    1. Ann Stephens

      April 15, 2025 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      It doesn’t say cut each slice into 4 pieces like other similar recipes. Is this meant to bake as one full slice of cheese?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 15, 2025 at 2:14 pm

        They are the small slices that I used, so if you are using the larger slices, then you'll want to cut them into 4 smaller pieces. The slices that I used were sold pre-sliced and you can get some idea of the size from the video. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Angela

      March 15, 2025 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea…thanks.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 16, 2025 at 6:42 pm

        You are so welcome. Be sure and let me know what you think if you try them.

        Reply
    3. GpG

      December 17, 2023 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      These came out perfectly. I didn’t change the recipe at all. I used pre-sliced cheese from Costco with the different varieties. Wow!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 18, 2023 at 4:19 pm

        I am so glad you liked them.

        Reply
    4. kathy bartz

      December 27, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      wow! very informative information. thank you so much for sharing! I got some ideas from you. ❤️

      Kathy

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 28, 2022 at 9:38 am

        Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy them.

        Reply
    5. Dori

      December 23, 2021 at 7:29 pm

      Mine were not crispy at all! They just got all chewy like left over pizza cheese. Disappointing as I was looking forward to having these with tomato soup

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 26, 2021 at 1:23 pm

        Some ovens cooked at different temps. To get the crackers crispy, they have to cook long enough. Maybe leave them in the oven a little longer next time. That should remedy the issue.

        Reply
      • Lisa

        January 15, 2023 at 7:35 pm

        Sounds like they should have cooked a little longer and/or the cheese slices were too think
        I've had this happen to me. Give it a second try

        Reply
    6. Tom Henderson

      October 25, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      I had better results at 375 for 7 minutes

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 09, 2020 at 12:24 pm

        Some ovens run hotter than others, glad you made it work.

        Reply
    7. Kathy

      October 05, 2020 at 9:25 am

      4 stars
      Mine got chewy after storing. What did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 16, 2020 at 12:39 pm

        Not sure, but you can try heating them back up quickly next time.

        Reply
    8. Kimberly

      August 11, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      I did 8 min and they were perfect! Thank you

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 11, 2019 at 8:39 pm

        Awesome!

        Reply
    9. Lisa

      August 30, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      My cheese all melted together. Any thoughts on how to prevent that?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        August 30, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        My guess is they were either too close together or the cheese was a very soft cheese that melts/spreads easily, like fontina for example. The cheese that works the best for me, is the Old Croc Australian cheese slices. They are delicious and come already seasoned in different flavors. I just made some last week and they were fantastic! Here is a link to their site, but you can also purchase at Walmart. Because these are more firm and don't spread, I bake them for 30 minutes @ 325F. http://oldcroccheese.com/product/flavored-cheddar-variety-pack/

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