Hoosier Hill Farm Cheddar Cheese Powder 1 lb — Real Cheddar, Naturally Colored, Shelf-Stable

Hoosier Hill Farm Premium Cheddar Cheese Powder is a shelf-stable, naturally colored powdered cheddar made from real cheese for easy sprinkling, cooking, and snacking.

Bring concentrated cheddar flavor to snacks, sauces, and recipes without artificial colors or flavors. This 1 lb bag concentrates real cheese—using three pounds of cheddar to yield two pounds of powder—so a little goes a long way. The powder is colored naturally with paprika and annatto, packed in the USA, and formulated to dissolve into sauces or cling to dry snacks for instant cheesiness.

How is this cheddar powder made and what’s inside?

The powder starts with real cheddar cheese that has had most of its moisture removed, then is blended and finished with natural colorings. There are no artificial dyes or flavor enhancers listed, and the product contains milk as the allergen.

• Made from real cheddar; concentrated by moisture removal
• Natural colors from paprika and annatto seeds
• Contains milk—check labels if you have dairy allergies
• Produced in the USA with no artificial coloring or flavoring

What can I make with a pound of cheese powder?

This powder is versatile: use it as a seasoning, a sauce base, or an ingredient in baked dishes. It’s useful for quick weeknight recipes, party snacks, or boosting flavor in casseroles and mac and cheese without melting blocks of cheese.

• Sprinkle on popcorn, fries, roasted vegetables, or baked potatoes
• Mix into sauces—try 2 tablespoons in a basic cheese sauce recipe
• Season chips or pretzels by shaking 2–4 tablespoons in a zip-top bag
• Stir into casseroles, coatings, or homemade dry mixes for cheesy depth

How do I make an easy stovetop cheese sauce with this powder?

Turn powder into a smooth sauce in minutes using butter and milk. The method works on the stovetop and gives you a pourable sauce for pasta, nachos, or dipping.

• Melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat in a small saucepan
• Add 1/4 cup milk, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of cheddar powder
• Heat until about 180°F, then simmer 5 more minutes until thickened
• Adjust powder or milk to reach desired taste and consistency

How should I store the cheese powder and how long will it last?

Keep the bag tightly sealed in a cool, dry pantry; avoid refrigerating or freezing to maintain texture and dispersibility. Stored properly, it retains flavor for months—check the date printed on the package for best-by guidance.

• Seal bag after each use to limit air exposure
• Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity
• Do not refrigerate or freeze—moisture can cause clumping
• Use by the printed date for peak flavor

Who is this for? Home cooks, snack lovers, and small-scale food creators who want real cheddar flavor without grating or melting blocks of cheese will appreciate this product. It's ideal for busy households making quick mac and cheese, party hosts seasoning large batches of popcorn or chips, and recipe developers who need a shelf-stable cheese ingredient. If you require a dairy-free or vegan option, this product is not suitable due to milk content.

Ingredients

CHEDDAR CHEESE (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Annatto, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes), BUTTERMILK, WHEY, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, BUTTER (Cream, Salt), LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, ANNATTO & PAPRIKA EXTRACT (Color), NATURAL VITAMIN E (Added To Preserve Freshness)