Cheesy Onion Crisps

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The “Shatter-Snap” Cheesy Onion Crisps

This recipe uses a blend of Parmesan and Mozzarella to get the perfect balance of “salty crunch” and “golden color.”

CategoryDetails
Prep Time10 minutes
Bake Time8–10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield12–15 Crisps

🍴 Ingredients

  • The “Glue”:
    • 1 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (the powdery stuff won’t work!)
    • ½ cup Mozzarella or Sharp Cheddar, finely shredded
  • The Flavor:
    • 1 small Yellow onion, sliced into paper-thin half-moons
    • ½ tsp Garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp Smoked paprika
    • Freshly cracked black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. The Prep

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Crucial: Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat (silicone mat) or high-quality parchment paper. These will stick to a bare pan.

2. The Cheese Mounds

  • Mix the Parmesan, Mozzarella, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
  • Place tablespoon-sized mounds of the cheese mixture onto the baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Flatten them slightly with your fingers into 2-inch circles.

3. The Onion Nest

  • Take 3 or 4 of your paper-thin onion slices and press them gently into the top of each cheese mound.
  • Top with a final pinch of black pepper.

4. The Golden Fry

  • Bake for 8–10 minutes. Watch them closely!
  • The “Lace” Phase: The cheese will bubble vigorously and spread out. They are done when the edges are a deep golden brown and the bubbling in the center has slowed down.

5. The Cooling Snap

  • Let the crisps cool completely on the baking sheet. They will be soft when they first come out; they only become “chips” once the cheese fat solidifies and the onion “sets.”

The “French Onion” Dip: To turn these into a world-class appetizer, serve them alongside a bowl of Sour Cream mixed with a dash of Worcestershire sauce and dried chives. It mimics the flavor of French Onion Soup in a crunchy, snackable form.

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