Keto Cheese Puffs are a tasty and nutritious snack for anyone who is following a low-carb or keto diet. These flavorful puffs are prepared with a blend of cheddar & mozzarella cheese, offering a delightful cheesy crunch without the additional carbs. These cheese puffs require a few essential ingredients, such as garlic powder, butter, eggs, & onion powder. They pair well with your preferred low-carb dip or make a great appetizer. These cheese puffs are the perfect option whether you’re in the mood for a savory treat or need a fast snack to help you stick to your keto diet. These Keto Cheese Puffs may be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator or freezer for a quick and filling snack anytime you’re hungry!
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 1 serving
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: America
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Course: Appetizer
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Serving: 1 serving
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
- Spatula
- Spoon or cookie scoop
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp. almond flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- Mozzarella cheese acts as an excellent binding agent in low-carb or keto dough. We have to use part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella for the greatest texture. It produces a flexible, cheesy foundation that melts easily.
ONION POWDER:
- Onion powder adds a delicate sweetness and spicy richness. It’s strong, so use it cautiously!
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- The use of sharp cheddar adds richness and taste to these cheese puffs. You can use Colby or monetary jack cheese as a substitute of sharp cheddar for a softer flavor.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour is a low in carbs as well as gluten-free substitute for all-purpose flour. This flour adds a nutty taste & structure. We have to be sure that it’s blanched & ground finely for a smoother texture.
LARGE EGGS:
- Eggs will help as a binding agent. For optimum mixing, make sure it’s at an ambient temperature.
BLACK PEPPER:
- Black pepper enhances the taste of these cheese puffs and also adds the kick in these puffs. Pre-ground pepper lacks the impact of freshly ground pepper.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Garlic powder adds delicious taste and warmth & complements the cheeses wonderfully.
SALT:
- Salt improves every other taste. Try lowering it a little if your cheese is salty.
MELTED BUTTER:
- Melted butter helps with moisture and adds richness. If you are making breadsticks or buns, brush them on top.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- First, we can warm up the oven.
- We can place the parchment liners on the baking sheet.
- Take a mixing bowl and add the shredded mozzarella, cheddar cheese, almond flour, egg, onion and garlic powders, salt, and black.
- Mix all of them completely till it get properly mixed.
- Add butter to the mixture as well & mix everything till it’s all properly blended. It should be thick with a hint of stickiness.
- Shape the cheese mixture into little balls using a spoon or cookie scoop, and then transfer them to the baking sheet that has been prepared.
- Gently press them into the shape of puffs using the back of the spoon.
- We can bake these cheese puffs for 12 to 15 minutes or till they get golden brown & crispy around the edges.
- You have to cool down these cheese puffs before you serve them.
- Savor these cheese puffs as an appetizer or snack!
TIPS:
- Moisten your hands a little if the dough feels too sticky to help shape the puffs more easily.
- You may bake them a bit longer for more crunches, but watch out that they don’t burn.
- We can also add some herbs like thyme or oregano to the mixture to change the flavor of these cheese puffs.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the remaining cheese puffs in a sealed container and store these puffs in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- We can put the cheese puffs on the baking sheet to freeze them till they get solid then transfer these puffs in the seal bag or box and store these cheese puffs for around 1 to 2 months.
REHEAT:
- We can warm up these cheese puffs in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or till they get heated enough.
FAQs:
Are these cheese puffs low in carbs?
- These cheese puffs are only comprised of1g fiber, 1g net carbs, 8g proteins & 2g net carbs is present in individual serving of these cheese puffs.
How we can store these cheese puffs?
- Yes, we can store these cheese puffs by putting them in a sealed container and storing them for 3 to 4 days in the fridge; if we want to freeze these cheese puffs then we have to place them on the baking sheet to freeze them till solid then transfer them in the sealed bag to store for 1 to 2 months.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 130 kcal
Net Carbs: 1g
Iron: 0.3mg
Total carbs: 2g
Vitamin A: 200 IU
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 200mg
Protein: 8g
Sodium: 320mg
Serving size: 1 serving
Potassium: 60mg
