Keto Popcorn Cheese Puffs
Servings: 5
Calories: 183
Whenever you are craving some salty popcorn, make this keto popcorn recipe. There is only 1g net carb in each serving!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cut the cheese into ½ inch cubes and place onto a parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet.
- Cover the cheese with a light kitchen towel and allow it to sit in a dry place for 3 days. You want the cheese to be completely hardened before baking. See note drying in a refrigerator instead.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake the hardened cheese for 5-8 minutes until it pops up like popcorn and gets golden brown on the edges.
- Allow the keto popcorn to cool and serve.
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Notes
You can dry the cheese cubes out for 4 to 7 days (the longer the more dry they will get) uncovered in the refrigerator. But let them sit out for at least 2 hours before baking. Then bake 12 to 16 minutes or until they pop and brown.
If there is more moisture in the cheese, it will need a longer bake time.
Oil may be released from the cheese as it bakes. If desired, you can place the cheese cubes on paper towels after baking to absorb away the oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 183 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Calcium: 327mg | Iron: 1mg
Additional Info
Net Carbs:
1
g
|
% Carbs:
2.2
%
|
% Protein:
24
%
|
% Fat:
73.8
%
|
SmartPoints:
7