Best Italian Pepperoni Cheese Puffs Recipes

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ITALIAN PEPPERONI CHEESE PUFFS



Italian Pepperoni Cheese Puffs image

This is an old original recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. They have a flavor like pizza but snack size!

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 10 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups flour
4 eggs
3/4 cup pepperoni, finely chopped
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded (can use Romano or Pecorino)
2 tablespoons parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine water and shortening.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add flour all at once stirring vigorously.
  • Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition.
  • Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Position the two baking sheets on separate oven racks.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes or until firm and golden brown, switching oven racks halfway thru baking.
  • Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Repeat, as needed, for remaining dough.
  • Serve warm.
  • If desired, serve with pizza sauce.

ITALIAN PEPPERONI-CHEESE PUFFS



Italian Pepperoni-Cheese Puffs image

Fragrant and airy, these puffs are perfect for appetizers or snacks.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups water see savings
1/3 cup shortening see savings
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour see savings
4 eggs see savings
3/4 cup finely chopped pepperoni (3 oz.) see savings
3/4 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (3 oz.) see savings
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley see savings
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder see savings
1/8 teaspoon pepper see savings

Steps:

  • Grease 2 large baking sheets; set aside. In a large saucepan combine water and shortening. Bring to boiling. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.

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