Homemade cheetos puffs

Cheetos are one of those mysterious processed snacks whose final texture and flavor does little to explain their manufacturing process. In Classic Snacks Made from Scratch, Casey Barber presents her own interpretation of the Cheeto.

You know cheese puffs. They’re either a distant memory living in your parents’ kitchen cabinet, or someone dove into a gallon jug of them at a…

Unless you’ve been living under a Cheeto-dust-covered rock, you’ve probably heard of Michael Pollan. He’s the author and food activist behind The Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food, and – most recently – Cooked. As a 99% vegetarian (I eat chicken strips and bacon once or twice a year) I love Pollan’s pragmatic approach: “‘Eat food.... Read more »

It's no small feat to create perfectly textured Crunchy Cheese Puffs. First you make one of the weirdest doughs you've ever made. Then you steam it. Then you dry it. And then, only then, do you fry it. But I think somewhere out there are people like me who are just nutty enough to take on the challenge. Do be aware that the puffs need to dry for up to 10 hours so plan accordingly.

Twinkies, cheese puffs, corn nuts, potato chips -- these popular snacks aren't necessarily what we would think of as homemade or healthy. Lara Ferroni, author of Real Snacks: Make Your Favorite Childhood Treats Without All the Junk, has recipes without artificial colorings and flavorings, refined sugars, and preservatives.

The Keto Cheetos are so much better than the real deal! They are light, crunchy, cheesy, and super addictive – and easy to make.

Do you like CHEETOS snacks, but are looking for a healthier alternative? Here are some options we've tried that have better ingredients, some of which are even vegan!

Make Cheetos® at home? YES! Now your favorite treat can be enjoyed with high quality ingredients. Your friends & family will be amazed.

Put Cheetos puffs in LARGE bowl. ( Butter a large cookie sheet (10x15 or larger). I HAVE BEEN BAKING MINE IN MY ROASTER SO THEY DON'T FLY EVERY WHERE WHEN I STIR THEM. WORKS...