Nacho Cheese Pumpkin Seeds

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
25%
Nacho Cheese Pumpkin Seeds
260 min.
3
684kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • teaspoons buttermilk powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1.3 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
  • cups pumpkin seeds raw hulled
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 200°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  2. Sprinkle the cheese on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer.
  3. Bake until the cheese melts and the oil separates out of it, about 1 hour.
  4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and blot off any oil from the surface of the cheese with paper towels. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake until the cheese is completely dry and brittle, about 2 hours more. Meanwhile, fold 4 paper towels in half lengthwise and place them on a work surface.When the cheese is ready, immediately transfer it to the paper towels using a flat metal spatula. Blot any remaining oil from the surface with additional paper towels. Break the cheese into small pieces.Working in batches, grind the cheese pieces in a coffee or spice grinder until a fine powder forms.
  5. Transfer the powder to a medium bowl, add the remaining ingredients, and whisk to combine; set aside.For the seeds:Increase the oven temperature to 375°F and keep the rack in the middle.
  6. Place the seeds and oil in a large bowl and stir until the seeds are evenly coated.
  7. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread the seeds in an even layer. (Reserve the bowl—you don’t need to wash it.) Roast, stirring halfway through, until the seeds are fragrant and starting to brown, about 10 minutes total.Immediately transfer the seeds to the reserved bowl. (Reserve the baking sheet—no need to wash.)
  8. Add the nacho cheese powder and stir to evenly coat the seeds.Return the coated seeds to the reserved baking sheet and spread them in an even layer.
  9. Let them cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories684kcal
Protein18.85%
Fat75.28%
Carbs5.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.67
Glycemic Load
0.69
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.115217390268%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:684.32kcal
34.22%
Fat:59.93g
92.19%
Saturated Fat:17.9g
111.89%
Carbohydrates:10.5g
3.5%
Net Carbohydrates:6.45g
2.35%
Sugar:2.75g
3.06%
Cholesterol:58.77mg
19.59%
Sodium:1365.81mg
59.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.77g
67.54%
Manganese:2.93mg
146.53%
Phosphorus:1081.9mg
108.19%
Magnesium:398.97mg
99.74%
Zinc:7.24mg
48.29%
Calcium:471.1mg
47.11%
Copper:0.89mg
44.48%
Selenium:22.86µg
32.65%
Iron:5.85mg
32.48%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.73%
Vitamin K:23.15µg
22.05%
Vitamin E:2.72mg
18.12%
Potassium:628.22mg
17.95%
Vitamin B3:3.3mg
16.49%
Fiber:4.05g
16.21%
Vitamin A:715.63IU
14.31%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.85%
Folate:51.04µg
12.76%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
12.07%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.25%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.86%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.37%
Vitamin C:1.55mg
1.88%
Source:Chow