Description
Born from a game-day snack panic and perfected in a bustling kitchen full of hungry friends, these cheese puffs are everything you want in a low-carb bite: crisp on the outside, melty in the middle, and ready in under 25 minutes. Whether you’re keto-curious or a cheese fanatic, one bite and you’ll be hooked. Time to turn your oven into a snack factory!
Ingredients
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (low-moisture)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
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¼ tsp black pepper + ¼ tsp salt
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¼ cup almond flour (or 1 tbsp coconut flour + extra egg white)
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1 large egg (room temp)
Instructions
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Preheat: Oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir until dough forms. Too wet? Add 1 tsp almond flour. Too dry? Add a splash of cream or egg white.
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Shape: Wet hands. Roll into 12 balls (1-inch). Place 1″ apart on tray.
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Bake: 10–12 mins until golden. Let cool 5 mins—they firm up as they rest!
Notes
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Use freshly shredded cheese for better puff.
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Let cheese sit at room temp before mixing.
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Wet hands = no sticky mess!
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Freeze extra dough or puffs; reheat at 350°F for 5 mins to crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 90 kcal per serving
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 6g