This easy cheese snack recipe takes regular cheddar to a whole new level. If you’ve never tried making airy cheese bites before, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
These crispy, light snacks combine the rich flavor of cheddar with a unique cloud like texture that makes them truly special.
Many people think that carnivore diet snacks are limited and boring, but these cheddar bites prove otherwise. Using just a handful of ingredients, you can create something that looks and tastes yummy!
I’ll guide you through each step, and you’ll see how simple it really is. The most important thing is to be patient with the egg whites and gentle when mixing in the cheese – everything else is easy.
Once you master this basic recipe, you can experiment with different types of hard cheese and various shapes.
Some people make them round like cookies, others pipe them into stick shapes, and some even create cheese puffs. Let’s get started!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Light and Airy Texture: Unlike regular cheese crisps that can be dense and heavy, these bites are incredibly light and fluffy. Think of them as cheese clouds that melt in your mouth!
The whipped egg whites create a texture that’s completely different from any other carnivore snack you’ve tried before. It’s like eating cheese flavored air – satisfying but not heavy on your stomach.
Great for Cravings: When you’re craving something crispy and snacky on the carnivore diet, these bites really hit the spot. They satisfy that desire for something crunchy without breaking your diet.
Makes A Lot: From just a small amount of ingredients, you can make quite a few bites. This is great for meal prep or when you need snacks for the whole week.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (frozen – important!) – I recommend this cheese (amazon)
- 3 Egg Whites (large)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/8 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
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👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
Start by preheating the oven to 300°F and lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Place the frozen shredded cheese in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the cheese is in very tiny pieces.
Step 3
Whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Then, sprinkle the cheese from the blender on top.
Step 4
Use a rubber spatula to fold the cheese into the egg whites. Be careful and gentle – we want them to stay airy.
Step 5
Place the mixture in a large ziplock bag, cut a small hole in the corner and squeeze onto the cookie sheet creating the desired shapes.
Sprinkle a bit of grated parmesan on top – it really does add flavor.
Step 6
Bake at 300°F for 25-30 minutes until crispy. Enjoy!
💡Tips
1. Freeze That Cheese
Don’t skip the freezing step for the cheese – it’s super important. Put your shredded cheddar in the freezer for at least 2 hours before starting the recipe.
When cheese is frozen solid, it breaks down into tiny pieces much easier, which helps it blend perfectly with the egg whites.
If the cheese isn’t frozen enough, you’ll end up with heavy clumps that sink to the bottom of your mixture.
2. The Stiff Peaks
When whipping your egg whites, don’t stop at soft peaks – you need stiff peaks for this recipe to work.
Keep whipping until you can turn the bowl upside down and the egg whites don’t move or slide at all. However, be careful not to over-whip – if your egg whites start looking grainy or separated, you’ve gone too far.
A good test is to lift your beater straight up – the peak should stand straight up and not curl over at the top.
Add the cream of tartar right at the beginning of whipping – it helps stabilize the egg whites and makes them less likely to deflate when you add the cheese.
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FAQ
1. Why did my bites come out flat?
Your egg whites might not have been whipped enough – they need to be at really stiff peaks, so stiff that you can turn the bowl upside down and nothing moves.
Or, you might have been too rough when folding in the cheese, which can deflate the egg whites. Remember to fold gently and stop as soon as everything is mixed.
2. How do I know when they’re done baking?
The bites should be light golden brown and completely dry to the touch. If you gently touch the top of a bite, it should feel firm and crispy, not soft or squishy.
They might seem a little soft when you first take them out, but they’ll crisp up more as they cool. If you’re unsure, it’s better to bake them a few minutes longer rather than underbake them.
Carnivore Airy Cheddar Bites
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese frozen – important! I recommend this cheese (amazon)
- 3 Egg Whites large
- Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/8 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 300°F and lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the frozen shredded cheese in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the cheese is in very tiny pieces.
- Whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Then, sprinkle the cheese from the blender on top.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold the cheese into the egg whites. Be careful and gentle – we want them to stay airy.
- Place the mixture in a large ziplock bag, cut a small hole in the corner and squeeze onto the cookie sheet creating the desired shapes. Sprinkle a bit of grated parmesan on top – it really does add flavor.
- Bake at 300°F for 25-30 minutes until crispy. Enjoy!