Description
These Keto ‘Popcorn’ Cheese Puffs are a delightful low-carb snack that satisfies your cravings for something crispy and cheesy. Made with a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella, these puffs are baked to golden perfection, offering a flavorful and guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
Sharp Cheddar Cheese:
1½ cups shredded
Mozzarella Cheese:
1½ cups shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt Cheeses: In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses together until fully combined and bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Cool Mixture: Once melted, remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Form Puffs: Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, form small mounds of the melted cheese mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 5–7 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Cool: Let the puffs cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes to crisp up.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- These cheese puffs are best made with pre-shredded cheese, which contains a small amount of starch to help them puff.
- You can experiment with different cheeses like parmesan or pepper jack.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ batch
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
