3.5 oz / 100g cheddar mild, in a block, or pre-sliced
Instructions
If you use sliced cheddar, cut it into 0.5 inch / 1 cm squares. If you are using a cheddar block, option to slice into squares or crumble it with your hands to the same size. Don’t make the pieces any larger or they won’t dry out.
Cover the cheese with a muslin / kitchen towel to prevent it getting dusty and let it sit in a warm, dry place for up to 3 days. You want the cheese to be completely hard and dry and not rubbery.
Heat the oven to 200 Celsius / 400 Fahrenheit. Scatter the cheese on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 4-5 minutes until the cheese pops. To prevent it from popping all over your oven, place a second baking tray closely above the tray.
Notes 0.3g net carbs per portion. Makes 5 portions. I calculated 1 portion to be approximately 1 handful of cheese popcorn.
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I don’t think cubing the cheese would work, since those “clouds” look airy, like Cheetos or [cheez balls](https://i.postimg.cc/jSN70T6s/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-08-54-22-Amazon-com-Utz-Cheese-Balls-Barrel-Tasty-Snack-Baked-with-Real-Che.png). You’d have to mix grated cheese with some kind of binding agents in order to get the airy texture. Then you could probably air fry or bake them.
[Just found this](https://sugarfreelondoner.com/keto-popcorn/); can’t vouch for it but looks easy.
3.5 oz / 100g cheddar mild, in a block, or pre-sliced
Instructions
If you use sliced cheddar, cut it into 0.5 inch / 1 cm squares. If you are using a cheddar block, option to slice into squares or crumble it with your hands to the same size. Don’t make the pieces any larger or they won’t dry out.
Cover the cheese with a muslin / kitchen towel to prevent it getting dusty and let it sit in a warm, dry place for up to 3 days. You want the cheese to be completely hard and dry and not rubbery.
Heat the oven to 200 Celsius / 400 Fahrenheit. Scatter the cheese on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 4-5 minutes until the cheese pops. To prevent it from popping all over your oven, place a second baking tray closely above the tray.
Notes
0.3g net carbs per portion. Makes 5 portions.
I calculated 1 portion to be approximately 1 handful of cheese popcorn.
I found a recipe [here](https://sugarfreelondoner.com/keto-popcorn/#recipe) that doesn’t require a dehydrator. You just cover the cubes with cloth and let them dry for a few days before baking.
Please update if/when you find a recipe you like!
Thanks, I have seen your recipes online, I was hoping there would be a quicker as I hate waiting for cheese 🧀 😂😂😂😂😂
I have not tried with cheddar, only with Parmesan. The dried end of a block, cut small cubes and microwave