Skull-Shaped Cheese Crisps
Golden, crisp cheese triangles with a subtle garlic and paprika seasoning, shaped like miniature haunted skulls for a playful garnish. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 98 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Combine 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Step 3: Lightly dust a clean surface with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Roll cheese mixture into a thin sheet (1/8 inch thick) using a rolling pin.
- Step 4: Cut sheet into 12 small skull shapes using a sharp knife or cookie cutter. Place on baking sheet.
- Step 5: Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and crisp. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
