Description
Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps are crunchy, cheesy, and spiced with just the right hint of heat. These quick-baked snacks combine savory Parmesan and melty provolone with slices of jalapeno, creating a flavorful bite that’s perfect as an appetizer or a low-carb snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Crisps
- 8 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 slices provolone cheese, each cut into 4 pieces
Topping
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking. This high temperature helps the cheese crisp up quickly.
- Bake the Jalapeno Slices: Lay out the thinly sliced jalapeno on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes. Roasting the jalapenos mellows their heat and enhances their flavor.
- Prepare the Parmesan Circles: On a separate baking sheet, spoon 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese onto the sheet for each crisp, then spread it into a small, flat circle. Repeat until all parmesan is used.
- Add Jalapeno and Provolone: Place a baked jalapeno slice in the center of each parmesan circle. Top each with a piece of provolone cheese for added meltiness and flavor.
- Bake the Crisps: Bake the assembled crisps for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and crisp around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the crisps cool slightly on the baking sheet so they can firm up before serving. Enjoy them slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Nutrient values are approximate and can vary with different products and brands.
- For extra crunch, allow the crisps to cool fully before removing from the baking sheet.
- Experiment with other melty cheeses for different flavors.
- If you prefer less heat, remove seeds from the jalapeno or use a milder pepper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crisps
- Calories: 89 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 282 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg