Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment with cooking spray to prevent sticking and help the chips crisp up evenly during baking.

In a small bowl, combine the everything bagel seasoning with the garlic powder. Spread the cottage cheese evenly onto the prepared parchment paper in a thin, uniform layer—about 1/4 inch thick is ideal. I find it helps to use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create an even thickness, which ensures the chips bake uniformly. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the cottage cheese, pressing it gently so it adheres well.

Bake at 425°F for 18-22 minutes, until the cottage cheese is golden brown and the edges are crispy. The exact time depends on how thin you spread it—start checking around 18 minutes. I like to rotate the baking sheet halfway through for more even browning. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before breaking into chip-sized pieces, as they'll crisp up further as they cool.