Best Cheese And Chorizo Puffs Recipes

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CHEESE AND CHORIZO PUFFS



CHEESE AND CHORIZO PUFFS image

Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Bake     Low Sodium     Pizza     Sausage

Yield 16 Serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 - 16 oz (450 g) pkg frozen all-butter puff pastry, thawed
3/4 C finely chopped chorizo sausage
1/2 C grated manchego or Monterey Jack cheese
1 tsp (5 ml) Epicure's Mild Smoked Spanish Paprika, divided
1 egg

Steps:

  • Instructions 1. Unroll pastry on a floured surface. Using a 3" (8 cm) round cutter, cut out 16 rounds. Gather up and re-roll scraps as necessary. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix chorizo with cheese and 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) Mild Smoked Spanish Paprika. Place 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of mixture in centre of each pastry round. Lightly brush edges with water and fold pastry over to create half-moon shapes. Pinch edges or use a fork to seal. 3. Place pastries on Epicure's parchment-lined Baking Sheet. 4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk egg and remaining Mild Smoked Spanish Paprika. Brush over tops of each pastry. Using a fork, poke holes in tops to allow steam to escape. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before baking. 5. While puffs are chilling, preheat oven to 375° F (190° C). 6. Bake puffs for 15-18 minutes, until puffed and golden.

CHORIZO AND CHEESE PUFFS



CHORIZO AND CHEESE PUFFS image

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 25-30 Puffs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
3 each eggs, seperated
2 tab olive oil
3/4 cup warm beer
1/2 tsp salt / pepper
10 ounces chorizo, skin & chop
3 tab parsley, chop
1 cup Manchego, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl sift flour and add pepper flakes. Make well in center of flour and add egg yolks, olive oil, beer and 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Mix well with spoon, cover and let rest for 30 minutes. 2. Heat oil in heavy bottom pot or fryer to 375 degrees. 3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook horizo for 3-5 minutes or until cooked through. whip egg whites until stiff and then fold into batter along with chorizo, parsley and cheese. 4. Drop batter by a heaping tablespoon into frying oil and cook until browned. Remove and place on paper towel to drain.

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