Charcuterie Chips Crispy Snack (Print)

Thinly sliced cured meats and cheeses baked until crisp for a savory low-carb snack.

# Components:

→ Cured Meats

01 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced salami
02 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
03 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced pepperoni

→ Cheese

04 - 3.5 oz sliced hard cheese (such as aged cheddar, Manchego, or Parmesan)
05 - 3.5 oz sliced semi-hard cheese (such as Gouda or provolone)

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary), finely chopped
07 - Cracked black pepper

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Place cured meat slices in a single layer on one baking sheet, ensuring no overlap.
03 - Place cheese slices in a single layer on the second baking sheet, spacing apart to avoid sticking.
04 - Optionally sprinkle fresh herbs or cracked black pepper over the cheese slices.
05 - Bake the meat slices for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are crisp and lightly browned. Remove and cool completely to allow further crisping.
06 - Bake the cheese slices for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and bubbling. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before gently lifting off parchment.
07 - Arrange the cooled meat and cheese chips on a platter and serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 25 minutes, which means you can impress people without actually cooking.
  • Finally, something that tastes fancy but requires zero culinary skills or pretense.
  • Your low-carb friends will stop asking if there's anything they can eat at your parties.
02 -
  • Overlapping meat slices steam instead of crisp—I learned this the painful way by trying to fit too much on one sheet.
  • Cheese timing is where most people stumble; start checking at six minutes or you'll end up with burnt bitter crisps instead of golden ones.
03 -
  • Ask your butcher to slice everything paper-thin—most deli counters love doing this and won't charge extra if you're buying quality stuff.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature, and they'll stay crispy for up to two days, though honestly they never last that long.
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