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Keto Popcorn Cheese Puffs are so tasty and perfect for low-carb diets as they have no carbs and are super tasty. If you love cheese, you’ll love these.

This recipe takes a little bit of waiting, but the results are well worth the wait.

We use pre-sliced cheddar cheese for this recipe. It’s already sliced thin and makes it easier to cut into squares.

Keto Popcorn Cheese Puffs Recipe (1 Ingredient - Zero Carbs)

You can buy them but they're much cheaper to make and you can make a bucket load of Keto Popcorn if you like the cheese puffs nicely once dry.

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Course: Snack, Snacks

Cuisine: American, Australian, British

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: serves

Calories: 114kcal

Author: Gerri

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Ingredients

▢ 4 ounces cheddar cheese sliced

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Instructions

Cut the cheese into small ¼ inch squares.
Before baking, this recipe must be prepared 24 hrs beforehand
Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with a clean tea towel (dish towel).
Leave the cheese to dry out for at least 24 hours (you might need to leave it longer if it is humid where you live).
The next day preheat your oven to 200C/390F and bake the cheese for 3-5 minutes until it is puffed up.
Leave to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.

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The baking can get pretty messy with the cheese popping around. We place the cheese on the lower shelf and cover the base of the top shelf with foil for easier cleanup.

This recipe makes four serves.

Please note that the weather has an impact on how long you will need to dry your cheese for. This recipe was developed in very dry conditions. It may take up to 72 hours drying time, depending on your local weather.

Ingredients for Making Keto Popcorn Cheese Puffs

Keto popcorn requires just one ingredient, cheese.

4 ounces of Cheddar Cheese, sliced

That’s it, just one ingredient.

How to Make Keto Popcorn Cheese Puffs

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Cut the cheese into small ¼-inch squares.
Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with a clean tea towel (dish towel). Leave to dry for at least 24 hours (you might need to leave it longer if it is humid where you live).
Preheat your oven to 200C/390F and bake the cheese for 3-5 minutes until it is puffed up.
Leave to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.

How to Store Keto Popcorn Cheese Puffs

The Keto popcorn cheese puffs can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week if they last that long.

Be aware that the cheese puffs are very susceptible to weather conditions, and humidity will make them go soft.

To make extra keto popcorn, simply double the ingredients.

Keto Popcorn Cheese Puffs Recipe – (One Ingredient – Zero Carbs)