As you know by now, I like cheese and if a recipe calls for cheese, I'm sure to stop and take a look. This is a great take on cream puff batter. It is good for a snack, goes well with a salad course, or as a hot bread with dinner. Just having them in the freezer provides you with a quick snack for hungry children.
Cheese Puffs
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Tiny pinch of cayenne
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
4 ounces of softened cream cheese
5 ounces of your favorite process cheese spread - I like sharp cheddar
Grated Romano or Parmesan for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a cooking pot, combine water, butter, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Bring to a boil and add flour all at once, stirring constanting until mixture forms a ball and leaves the sides of a pan.
Remove from heat and place in a mixing bowl and beat in the eggs, one at a time until batter is smooth and glossy. Stir in the softened cream cheese and processed cheese. Drop by teaspoons onto either a well-greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese.
Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets immediately and serve warm or cold.
You can freeze the baked Cheese Puffs and just reheat them in a 350 degree oven for about 8-10 minutes.
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