“I’m a big snacker, but trying to cut down on the carbs. These totally satisfied the snack craving!!!”
These Cheesy Onion Crisps are a delightful and simple appetizer that combines the sweetness of onions with the savory goodness of cheddar cheese and ranch seasoning. They’re baked until golden and crispy, making them perfect for dipping in marinara or ranch.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Large Sweet Onions | 3 |
| Shredded Cheddar Cheese | 2 cups |
| Ranch Seasoning | 2 teaspoons |
| Ranch Dressing | For dipping |
| Marinara Sauce | For dipping |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
- Slice the onions: Peel the outer skin of the sweet onions and slice them into very thin rounds. Aim for about 16 rounds total. Discard the ends of the onions.
- Arrange cheese piles: On each prepared cookie sheet, arrange 8 small piles of shredded cheddar cheese, spacing them evenly apart.
- Top with onion and seasoning: Press one onion round firmly onto the top of each cheese pile. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the top of each onion round.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown, and the onion edges are crispy. Watch closely, as baking time may vary depending on the thickness of your onion slices.
- Cool: Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and allow the Cheesy Onion Crisps to cool on the sheets for 5-7 minutes before attempting to remove them. This cooling time will help them firm up and prevent them from breaking apart.
- Serve: Carefully remove the Cheesy Onion Crisps from the parchment paper and transfer them to a serving plate. Serve immediately with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
