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Cheese Puffs

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheese Puffs for Easy Snacking Delight

These irresistible Cheese Puffs are perfect for any gathering, offering a delightfully cheesy flavor and light, airy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness
  • 1 cup Milk Any type works
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to preference
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1-1.5 cups Grated Cheese Cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • medium saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • Cookie scoop or piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cheese Puffs
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of milk together in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering, then remove from heat.
  3. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the melted mixture. Stir to form a smooth dough.
  4. After cooling slightly, add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Fold in 1 to 1.5 cups of grated cheese, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Shape the dough into 1.5-inch portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  8. Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Cheese Puffs can be frozen and baked directly from the freezer for spontaneous snacking.

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