Toasted Parmesan and Black Pepper Corn Chips

A refined, oven-baked snack that elevates standard corn chips with the savory depth of aged Parmesan and a hint of piquant black pepper. These chips are crisp, nutty, and perfect for casual entertaining.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 10 oz corn chips
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. — 325°F
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the black pepper.
3. Place the corn chips in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the melted butter mixture and toss gently until the chips are lightly coated.
4. Sprinkle the finely grated Parmesan cheese over the chips and toss again to distribute evenly.
5. Spread the chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is golden and the chips are crisp, stirring halfway through for even browning. (about 15 min) — 325°F
6. Remove from the oven and allow the chips to cool on the pan for 5 minutes to fully crisp up before serving. (about 5 min)