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Cheese Puffs

Cheese Puffs That Melt in Your Mouth: A Homemade Delight

These homemade cheese puffs, featuring Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, are easy to make and perfect for any gathering, elevating both casual meals and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 puffs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk or Water Milk is preferred for a richer flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Provides fat for richness.
  • ¼ tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional, adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Forms the essential structure.
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature.
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Finely shredded.
For the Egg Wash
  • 2 tbsp Extra Eggs Reserved from earlier.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Piping Bag
  • baking sheets

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine milk (or water), butter, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium saucepan and heat until boiling.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add flour, and stir until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, then incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  5. Stir in the shredded cheddar until evenly distributed.
  6. Pipe 1-inch circles onto prepared baking sheets, smoothing tops with wet fingers.
  7. Brush tops with egg wash, and sprinkle extra cheese if desired.
  8. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 18-19 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cheese puffs at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 8 weeks, reheating in the oven for best results.

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