<![CDATA[Cheese puffs as binder?]]>I was eating some cheetos and noticed they were sticking to my teeth and got to wondering…
Is it possible to pulverize cheetos then add them to a sausage or franks to give it a cheese flavor and act as a binder?

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/4073/cheese-puffs-as-binderRSS for NodeFri, 11 Sep 2026 00:12:21 GMTFri, 16 Jul 2021 07:37:12 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:13:22 GMT]]>Grimpuppy These seasonings are great. I’ve been using them for years for my smoked almonds, cashews, pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) and sunflower seeds. I primarily use the Dill Pickle. I buy a case of 6- 2.4 OZ. on Amazon for around $13.00. When I use these I generally don’t add any extra salt.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42938https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42938Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:13:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:52:04 GMT]]>Grimpuppy Thanks for the info.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42936https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42936Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:52:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:20:58 GMT]]>bocephus said in Cheese puffs as binder?:

Grimpuppy What is the salt content of these shakers do you know? That is the only thing I would worry about if you were already using a mix from Waltons.

The shaker is 2.8 ounces. There is 100 mg of salt per serving x 100 servings in the shaker. That would be 10,000 mg of salt which equals 12.5% or .35 ounces of salt per shaker. I just happen to have one of the ranch and nacho cheese. That is what made me think of them.
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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42935https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42935Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:20:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:38:54 GMT]]>craigrice I agree, and this community keeps me thinking all the time!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42925https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42925Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:38:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sat, 24 Jul 2021 23:02:17 GMT]]>bocephus thinking is a good thing new ideas and thoughts are a good thing for everyone !

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42923https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42923Sat, 24 Jul 2021 23:02:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:22:37 GMT]]>Thanks Jonathan you guys have way more time and patience to try the ideas we come up with. Its slot harder when the prep and cook space is family sized.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42921https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42921Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:22:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sat, 24 Jul 2021 20:26:33 GMT]]>Grimpuppy What is the salt content of these shakers do you know? That is the only thing I would worry about if you were already using a mix from Waltons.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42918https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42918Sat, 24 Jul 2021 20:26:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:25:03 GMT]]>Just a thought, since the texture is a problem with using cheetos, how about a regular binder and add seasoning from the nacho cheddar popcorn flavor shakers.
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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42916https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42916Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:25:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:09:16 GMT]]>I was thinking the Flaming hot like samspade said but we might try a few more IF we can get the texture figured out. Right now, 2 or 2.5% of the weight seems to be the sweet spot but unless adding a bind significantly improves the texture I don’t think it is worth it. Now, it ABSOLUTELY bumps up the flavor of the |Nacho-Cheese-Flavored-Jerky-Snack-Stick-Seasoning but after they sit for a day or two the texture degrades further.

Getting ideas for tests is something we have done, this one was more cause I wanted johng to understand we want to try new and different things here BUT we’d love more suggestions like this, it is a lot of fun when you guys suggest things and then we go and try them and report back!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42915https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42915Sat, 24 Jul 2021 17:09:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:43:24 GMT]]>Or the fire hot red ones

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42909https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42909Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:43:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Fri, 23 Jul 2021 02:21:25 GMT]]>Jonathon I think you should try some sticks with jalapeño cheetos and see how those do for flavor. I love those things!!!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42904https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42904Fri, 23 Jul 2021 02:21:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:59:29 GMT]]>samspade hmmm…I can’t see how it wouldn’t work. I wouldn’t rely on that for all of the flavor component but if ground into a fresh brat it would certainly work. Be sure to add some high temp cheddar!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42897https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42897Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:59:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:05:06 GMT]]>Ridley Acres I agree lots of interesting things and some are way out there but it keeps me thinking.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42875https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42875Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:05:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:22:57 GMT]]>bocephus ditto, lots of interesting discussion happening here

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42871https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42871Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:22:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:17:59 GMT]]>Yeah I could see how it might turn into a paste as the water and fat get worked in. Maybe crunchy cheetos broken up but still chunky LOL

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42866https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42866Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:17:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:25:25 GMT]]>This is why I love coming to this site, would have never thought of cheetos in sausage or snack sticks. Now I am curious and will probably try it. Don’t normal put cheese in either.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42848https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42848Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:25:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:33:24 GMT]]>We did batches of 1, 2.5 and 4% today so we will see what the best ratio is. I have a feeling the “binder” aspect of it isn’t going to work great. In the sample one we did yesterday there was some texture degradation with the added flavor.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42843https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42843Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:33:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:28:23 GMT]]>Wow. I was hoping someone would try it. I cant stuff anything until my fridge gets here. The boss does not like the meat sitting overnight in her fridge. Please put the final % used when you get dialed in. Thanks #Jonathan

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42842https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42842Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:28:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:23:01 GMT]]>Jonathon thats cool. I wondered if you wouldn’t experiment with it!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42822https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42822Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:23:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:05:03 GMT]]>samspade johng and I made |Nacho-Cheese-Flavored-Jerky-Snack-Stick-Seasoning and added some cheese puffs instead of the binder yesterday. We are going to give it another shot today to figure out % of puff to meat but it took what is a mild good but slightly underwhelming snack stick seasoning and turned it into a kick-ass seasoning! Now, as a “BINDER” it might not have worked all that well, we will find out more today but for kicking up the taste, holy moly it was good!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42813https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42813Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:05:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:57:46 GMT]]>HerbcoFood good to know.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42704https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42704Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:57:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:21:28 GMT]]>They also light on fire if you are in a pinch to start a fire.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42699https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42699Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:21:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:14:00 GMT]]>lkrfletcher I’ll be trying this on a smoked meatloaf soon. Thanks for the idea.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42698https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/42698Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:14:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cheese puffs as binder? on Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:27:24 GMT]]>lkrfletcher that sounds good. I have been on a pork rind kick lately! Love those crunchy little buggers!

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