Description
Cheese puffs are a delightful snack that brings joy with every bite. With their golden, crispy exterior and creamy cheese filling, these little clouds of flavor are perfect for parties or cozy movie nights. Easy to make and utterly satisfying, they will have everyone coming back for more. Once you try this recipe, you will redefine snacking!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and melted butter over medium heat until boiling. Stir in salt and flour until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl; let cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the grated cheese until evenly combined.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, drop small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Enjoy warm or allow them to cool slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg