Easy Low-Carb Cheese Crackers - 2 Ingredients

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | 11:30 AM | 0 comments

Image: Low Carb Crackers

I originally made these cheese crackers because I wanted something crunchy to have with chicken soup.

I found a low-carb cracker recipe on DiabetesForum.com, but it used almonds, which I couldn't eat. So, as usual, I started experimenting. 😂

I ended up making my own incredibly simple version using mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. They were crispy, tasted great, and took only about a minute in the microwave.

Image: Grate any cheese of your choice, sprinkle 5 piles on baking sheet
My very scientific measurement for that first batch? I grated the cheese for 16 strokes and guessed it was about two ounces. 😂 Fortunately, I eventually figured out that about a tablespoon of mozzarella per cracker worked just fine.

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese, approximately 1 tbsp per cracker
  • 1¼ tsp grated Parmesan cheese, approximately ¼ tsp per cracker
  • Garlic salt or other seasoning, optional

Directions

  1. Image: finished crackers
    Cover a microwave-safe plate with parchment paper.
  2. Divide the mozzarella into 5 small piles, using approximately 1 tablespoon for each.
  3. Sprinkle each pile with approximately ¼ teaspoon Parmesan.
  4. Add a very light sprinkle of garlic salt or your favorite seasoning, if desired.
  5. Microwave for approximately 1 minute, or until the cheese has melted and begun to crisp.
  6. Allow the crackers to cool before removing them from the parchment. They'll firm up as they cool.

IMPORTANT: Use parchment paper, NOT wax paper. I learned that wax paper sticks and makes a horrible mess! 😂
Looking for tiny cheese puffs instead? I also make an even simpler version using pieces of sliced mozzarella. Those puff up into about 16 bite-sized crackers.

Original calculated nutrition per cracker:
Approximately 36 calories | 3g fat | 0g carbohydrates | 3g protein

My original calculation showed 0g carbs using the cheese brands I had at the time. Nutrition varies by brand, and some cheeses may contain small amounts of carbohydrate.

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Shopping List:
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Garlic salt or favorite seasoning
  • Parchment paper

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