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Cheese Crisps with Jalapeños
5 from 12 votes

Cheese Crisps with Jalapeños

Cheese Crisps with Jalapeños are crispy baked mounds of sharp shredded cheddar cheese topped with thin slices of fresh jalapeño. Baking the cheese until deeply browned produces thin, crunchy crisps with distinct spicy bites from the jalapeños. These snacks provide sharp, salty, and mildly spicy flavors with a satisfying crisp texture for serving immediately after baking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp, shredded

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Seed the jalapeño and slice it into thin rings. Remember to wear gloves when handling jalapenos.
  3. Using a measuring tablespoon, scoop the cheese onto the prepared baking sheet, forming 16 mounds. Gently flatten the cheese mounds with your fingers. Keep them about an inch apart from each other.
  4. Place a slice of jalapeño in the middle of each cheese mound.
  5. Bake the crisps until very browned, for about 12 minutes.
  6. Allow them to firm up on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes, then use a small spatula (such as a cheese slicer or a cake server) to remove them to a serving platter. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation and wash hands thoroughly afterward.
  • Using shredded cheddar cheese ensures even melting and crispness, avoiding sliced cheese.
  • Serve the crisps soon after baking for best crunch, although leftovers keep refrigerated up to five days.
  • Let refrigerated crisps come to room temperature before serving for improved texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4crisps Calories 114kcal (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 175mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Serving 4crisps
Calories 114kcal 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 175mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.