Jalapeño Cheese Chips
Summary
This video demonstrates a simple two-ingredient snack recipe using Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeño peppers as a low-carb alternative to traditional chips. The result is a crispy, salty, spicy chip that satisfies common snack cravings. It is intended as a small meal replacement rather than a between-meal snack.
Key Takeaways
- Only two ingredients required: Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeño peppers
- The chips are crispy, salty, and spicy — designed to replicate the experience of eating traditional chips
- Organic cheese is recommended when possible
- Any variety of cheese can be used — Monterey Jack is suggested, but alternatives like Kerrygold cheese are also mentioned
- These should be eaten as a small meal, not consumed between meals
- A single chip contains a very small amount of cheese and one thin slice of jalapeño
- This recipe offers a practical solution for those struggling to find low-carb chip substitutes
Details
Ingredients
- Monterey Jack cheese — used as the chip base; melts and crisps up when baked
- Jalapeño — thinly sliced and placed on top; adds heat and flavor
- Any cheese variety can be substituted; organic cheese is the preferred option where available
Preparation
- Thin slices of jalapeño are placed onto small portions of cheese
- The combination is cooked until crispy (full recipe available via the linked blog post)
- The result is a crunchy, savory chip with a noticeable spicy kick
Usage Notes
- Marketed as a low-carb diet-friendly alternative to processed chips
- Intended to function as a small meal rather than a casual between-meal snack
- Particularly useful for people following ketogenic diet or similar eating patterns who miss the texture and saltiness of traditional chips