Low Carb Parmesan Pizza Crisps

My husband and I have been trying to lead a low carb lifestyle. We did Keto for two weeks and it was definitely the jump start our bodies needed but the diet was not reasonably sustainable for us based on cost and dedication. After Keto we switched to a low carb diet and it has helped us maintain our weight goals.

We fell in love with Parmesan crisps while on Keto but a small 2.2 oz bag of the crisps cost $3 while the large 9.5 bag cost around $12…not exactly budget friendly (especially when your husband can polish off a large bag of the crisps in 2 days!). So the budget minded person in me started making our own Parmesan crisps which are super simple to make and saved us tons of money.

To me the Parmesan crisps tastes like the cheese at the edge of the pizza that spilled over onto the pan in the oven and got extra crispy and delicious, who doesn’t love that? While we like the original plain Parmesan crisps they are even better when you add toppings! Because these bad boys tasted so much like pizza to me I started adding all of the toppings we love to eat on our pizza and our lives have been forever changed for the better. Here is the recipe we love for our original Parmesan crisps:

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (makes 16 crisps)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
• Grab a large baking sheet and line the pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet
• Measure and drop two heaping tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese on the parchment paper for each Parmesan crisp. Make sure you leave enough space between each Parmesan crisp because they will spread while baking. Depending on the size of your pan, I recommend making this recipe in two batches; 8 Parmesan crisps per sheet pan.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-8 minutes depending on how crisp you like them.

Additional Toppings

Here is where you get to be creative in the kitchen. If you want to jazz up the plain Parmesan crisp and add a little extra flavor simply add your favorite pizza topping ingredients to the cheese prior to baking it in the oven. Not only is this a delicious addition it can also be a budget friendly addition by simply utilizing your leftovers or pantry items as the toppings. Here are a few of the toppings I love to add:

• Olives
• Artichokes
• Grilled Onions
• Red Chili Pepper Flakes
• Turkey Pepperoni/Regular Pepperoni
• Mushrooms
• Peppers
• Pesto

Think Outside of the Crisp

The Parmesan crisp can be used in many different ways. Make larger Parmesan crisps and use them as taco or Tostada shells on your next low carb taco Tuesday. Simply adjust the baking time based on the size of your crisp: smaller crisps, cook a little less; larger crisps, cook a little longer.

Avocado Toast is all the rage. Instead of using bread sub out a large Parmesan crisp and add an egg and you have a wonderful low carb breakfast.

The possibilities are endless! Try these crisps; your waistline and wallet will not be disappointed.