Cheesy Garlic Pita Chips

These Cheesy Garlic Pita Chips are crispy and delicious. They freeze well and reheat quickly. Make a lot of extras to keep on hand for a spur-of-the-moment appetizer or snack.

When I get a cold, it lasts for an excruciatingly long period…about 3 weeks from the first tickle in my throat to the last tissue wipe. It really irritates me when other people overcome their colds within 5-6 days. It’s just not fair!! So, I work hard to avoid getting sick. One of my defenses is garlic. During winter I try to eat as much of it as I can because of its health benefits, including immune-boosting properties. The one food item I can add a whole lot of garlic into is garlic pita chips. They are cheesy, garlicky, salty, savory, crunchy, and delicious!

Once again, I rely on my little secret weapon, anchovy, to elevate the flavor. It dissolves into the butter and oil mixture and imparts a slight piquantness and interest. I like to add two to my own pita chips, but the recipe below gives you the option of using one or two. Use two if you like it as much as I do! Don’t worry about using only a fraction of anchovies in a can. I freeze the remaining in a zip lock bag where they are ready to use at a moment’s notice. No wasted food here!   

Whenever I get the munchies and crave Doritos, chips, or Cheetos, having some of these pita chips in the freezer really helps. Even though they are not considered healthy foods, these pita chips do have the health benefits of olive oil, fresh garlic, and red pepper flakes. You are not going to find them in the junk food I originally craved for. And you know what?— the pita chips are so packed with flavor, eating just a couple satiates my munchie attack. It spares me the guilt of mowing on a bunch of junk food!

Recommended supplies:

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• Pastry brush for applying garlic butter to pitas.
• Baking sheets for baking pita chips on.
• Wire whisk—this stainless steel whisk is strong, durable, and ergonomic.
• Cooling rack—this is stainless steel and comes in different sizes.

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Cheesy Garlic Pita Chips

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Oven Baked/Roasted Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers Recipe Keys: C carbohydrate

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:32 Chips

Description

These Cheesy Garlic Pita Chips are crispy and delicious. They freeze well and reheat quickly. Make a lot of extras to keep on hand for a spur-of-the-moment appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

• 4  (6.5-inch)  pita breads
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1 scant tsp. salt
• 1-2 anchovy fillets (your call on how much to use)
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped garlic
• 3 rounded tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place pitas directly on the middle oven rack. Bake for 4 minutes. Remove from oven and place on cooling racks.
3. Place olive oil, butter, salt, anchovy, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and anchovies are dissolved. Add garlic. Cook, stirring for one minute. Remove from heat. 
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the garlic butter mixture onto each pita. Use a brush to spread evenly over each pita. Cut each pita into 8 slices. Brush the excess butter from the saucepan onto the surface of two baking sheets. Place pita slices on baking sheets. Place in oven and bake for 8 minutes. 
5. Remove from oven and sprinkle Parmesan on each slice. Return to oven (if baking on two separate racks, switch baking on racks to ensure even baking). Bake for about 6 additional minutes or until the pita is golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove from oven. Allow to cool on a baking sheet.
7. Makes 32 pita chips.

Keywords:Pita Chips, Cheesy, Garlic Pita Chips

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