Crispy Cheddar Frico (Fried Cheese Crisps) Recipe

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Simple cheese crisps made with just one ingredient: cheese! A great low carb snack which can be eaten plain, topped with ingredients nacho-style, or used as crackers with dip.

serves/makes:

ready in:

under 30 minutes

11 reviews
2 comments

ingredients

1 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

directions

Heat an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese, spreading it out slightly so it's almost an even thickness.

Cook the cheese until it is lightly browned on the bottom. Carefully turn the cheese crisp over and cook for another 15 seconds or until browned. Remove the cheese crisp to paper toweling to cool and let some of the grease be absorbed by the paper toweling.

Wipe the skillet with a paper towel and repeat with the remaining cheese.

Serve the fried cheese crisps immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature between layers of waxed paper for up to 3 days.

common recipe questions

Will this recipe work with other cheeses?

Most cheeses with a high melt point will work such as halloumi, queso blanco, paneer, mozzarella, other cheddars, and provolone.

nutrition data for crispy cheddar frico (fried cheese crisps)

114 calories, 9 grams fat, 0 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments for crispy cheddar frico (fried cheese crisps)

Guest Foodie REVIEW:
September 27, 2020

Love it
Guest REVIEW:
July 1, 2020

Thank you so much for this. 😊
Cheese Lover REVIEW:
April 23, 2020

You can quickly pan fry these; I always just slice off the block. Quick and easy
Ashley REVIEW:
April 20, 2020

Just was thinking about this was great and easy and cost less money than the Parmesan crisps that were really small I paid $4 for a small bag thank you
drhubarb March 22, 2020

Yummy! Iceland has a product called "Lava Cheese" that is basically THIS. Fried cheese, nothing else added other than maybe spices... they have a cheddar, smoked, and chili version. Sold with other chips/crackers in stores around Iceland. We can make our own!
Lbwalsh REVIEW:
February 26, 2020

I place the cheese in a single layer on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Bake 350 for just a few minutes. Cut into any shape with pizza cutter
Smackie REVIEW:
December 29, 2018

I cooked a cheese toaster for too long & the cheese that ran out of it went crispy & tasted awesome, so I looked up how to fry cheese & found your posts!Excellent, great to know that itâs low carb & a great way to remove a fair amount of fat from the cheese.My Grandkids love it too, so thanks everyone, for all the info on our new, favourite snack! Yummo 🙏 👍
Div329 REVIEW:
June 26, 2017

Love these so does granddaughter who is 8. My favorite is smoked provolone and Swiss.Great for low carb to replace bread.
ilovezlee REVIEW:
July 31, 2016

Great snack!!
guest foodie REVIEW:
April 13, 2014

Great to see the nutritional info. As I recently developed gallbladder disease I was looking for a lower fat way to do these. I put cheddar slices in the pan, melted on medium heat until the oil separated, poured that off. Continued to cook until golden on the edges, cooled. When removed, it was crispy, lower fat, and didn't bother my GB.
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
September 14, 2013

Don't use pre-shredded cheese for best results. Get a big block of cheese and grate it yourself (it's actually cheaper too that way). This is a great snack for low-carbers!
Guest Foodie November 5, 2012

You can make cheese crisps more quickly in the microwave. Cut 2 slices of cheddar cheese into quarters or eighths and arrange in circle on parchment paper and microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack, and Swiss cheese work as well. Provolone does not crisp well. Enjoy.You can also nuke 14 pepperoni slices (on parchment paper) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for meat chips.
doodlebug REVIEW:
September 12, 2012

This is delish!

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