Charcuterie Chips Savory Snack (Printable)

Crispy cured meat and cheese chips baked to golden perfection for a savory low-carb snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (e.g., aged cheddar, Manchego, or Parmesan)
05 - 3.5 oz sliced semi-hard cheese (e.g., Gouda or provolone)

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# Directions:

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, avoiding overlap.
03 - Place cheese slices in a single layer on the second baking sheet, spacing apart to prevent sticking.
04 - Optionally sprinkle cheese slices with finely chopped fresh herbs or cracked black pepper.
05 - Bake meat slices for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are crisp and slightly browned, then remove and cool completely for further crisping.
06 - Bake cheese slices for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and bubbling. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes, then gently lift from parchment.
07 - Arrange cooled charcuterie and cheese chips on a platter and serve immediately as a snack or appetizer.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy in a way that feels almost impossible—like you've turned deli counter staples into something gourmet.
  • Perfect for anyone watching carbs, since there's basically nothing here but protein and fat in the best way.
  • They come together in under 25 minutes, which means you can make them while people are still arriving at your party.
02 -
  • Don't skip the separate baking sheets—meat and cheese genuinely need different timing, and overlapping them will leave you with soggy meat and burnt cheese.
  • The cooling step is when the real magic happens; meat and cheese both become significantly crispier once they hit room temperature.
03 -
  • Slice everything as thin as your knife (or their deli counter) will allow—thickness is what separates crispy chips from chewy slices.
  • Two separate baking sheets isn't just convenient; it's the secret to getting both meat and cheese perfectly done at the same time.
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