Description
These Cheese Puffs are a delightful savory treat that’s perfect for snacking or serving as an appetizer. With a crispy exterior and a cheesy, fluffy interior, these puffs are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup milk or water
- 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, finely shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dough: In a saucepan, bring milk (or water), butter, salt, and cayenne pepper to a boil. Add flour, stir until smooth, and cook until it forms a non-sticky dough. Cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs: Whisk eggs in a separate bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons for an egg wash.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add the eggs to the dough, then stir in the shredded cheese.
- Pipe and bake: Pipe the mixture onto baking sheets, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 425°F for 10 minutes, then at 350°F for 18-19 minutes until puffed and browned.
Notes
- Finely shredded cheese works best in this recipe.
- Milk can be substituted with water for a slightly different flavor.
- Cook the flour mixture until it forms a non-sticky dough.
- Cool the flour mixture before adding eggs and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
