Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 3 large sweet onions (yellow, white, or red)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning (or your choice of Cajun, Italian, taco seasoning)
- Ranch or marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Slice Onions: Cut the onions into very thin rounds, about ¼-inch thick. You’ll need 16 slices total.
- Arrange Cheese: Divide the shredded cheddar into 16 small piles on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Add Onion & Seasoning: Place one onion round on each pile of cheese and sprinkle evenly with ranch seasoning (or seasoning of choice).
- Bake: Bake for 11–13 minutes, keeping a close eye toward the end to prevent burning. Crisps are ready when lightly browned and crispy.
- Cool Slightly: Let crisps cool for 5–7 minutes to firm up before removing from the sheets.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with ranch, marinara, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Pro Tips
- Use a mandoline or very sharp knife for evenly thin onion slices to ensure perfect crispiness.
- Grate cheese from a block for better melting compared to pre-shredded.
- Watch closely at the end of baking – the crisps can go from golden to burnt quickly.
- Double the batch for parties; they disappear fast!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Reheat at 400°F for 2–3 minutes for fresh crispiness.
Snack Attack Approved!
These Cheesy Onion Crisps are the ultimate quick snack or appetizer, combining crispy onions with gooey cheddar and a hint of ranch flavor. Try them at your next gathering — one bite and they’ll be gone before you know it!