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Southwest Pita Crisps
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
These crunchy chips are great with chili, soup, dip, or by themselves.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne
12 (10 inch) pita bread
8 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded (3 cups loosely packed)
Directions:
1. Arrange oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 350°F Line 2 large shallow baking sheets with foil.
2. In small bowl, stir together vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne. Lay 1 pita round on cutting board. Brush both sides with oil mixture and sprinkle one side with 1/4 cup Cheddar.
3. Cut into 6 triangles and place, cheese side up, on baking sheet. Repeat with 5 more pitas (3 pitas per sheet).
4. Bake 6 minutes. Remove pans from oven, turn chips over with tongs, and bake until golden and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer crisps to a rack and let cool.
5. Repeat process with remaining pitas. Store airtight at room temperature up to one month.
By RecipeOfHealth.com