Ohio has a robust cheese scene, with representation from dairies across the state featuring everything, EVERYTHING: There’s provolone, manchego, cheddar, raclette, gouda, goat and ghost pepper cheese for starters. In fact, according to the internet, Ohio is the top producer of Swiss cheese in the U.S. Go figure.
While cheese itself is widespread in the state, you don’t see too much local representation in the cheese crisp scene. Crisps have gained popularity in recent years, as lower-carbohydrate diets have become a thing. Compared to potato and tortilla chips, a cheese crisp is a low-carb (higher fat and protein) option. Importantly, as the name implies, crisps are crisp, crunchy and shelf-stable, so they fully scratch that snacking itch.
For an Ohio version of the snack, Snowville Creamery fills the void with its Cheddar Crisps. Sold in tidy, shelf-stable bags, the crisps are sturdy, poofy discs, about the width of a half-dollar coin. And they deliver the requisite crunch, along with a strong, punchy cheddar favor that’s highlighted in the concentrated crisp format.
They smell a little like Cheez-Its when you first open the bag, but with a delightfully more intense flavor profile. For fans of good cheddarly presence, this is the answer to your quest.
For the label readers, the ingredients are listed on the bag: cheese. That’s it. The cheese gets crunchified in the baking process. Of course Snowville’s cheddar is a little special. The dairy does business with local farms that commit to open grazing and non-GMO feeding practices. The milk used for production is high in A2 Protein, which is supposed to be more digestible. As for nutrient information, the label proves that the crisps are indeed the sort of thing that keto people crave – zero carbs (but ample fat and protein). It’s also gluten-free, if that’s a matter of concern.
You can score your own bag at better grocers that carry Snowville products, including selected Kroger stores. (And be on the lookout for a newer bag design – Snowville’s mid-rebrand.)
For more information, visit snowvillecreamery.com.