Best Savory Cheese Puffs Moms Recipes

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CHEESE PUFFS



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"I found this recipe in one of my mother's old cookbooks and updated the flavor by adding cayenne and mustard," recalls Jamie Wetter of Boscobel, Wisconsin. "Tasty and quick for this busy season, these tender, golden puffs go together in minutes and simply disappear at parties!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1-1/4 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and cayenne to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in Gruyere and mustard. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SAVORY CHEESE PUFFS- MOM'S RECIPE



Savory Cheese Puffs- Mom's recipe image

This recipe makes a delicious appetizer or snack. Its not hard to make and well worth the effort. Ths basic recipe is similar to a cream puff shell but with the addition of cheese and onion it is a savory appetizer. The outside is crispy and the inside is creamy cheesy and oniony. Yum... My Mom made these for the party she had...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c water
1/3 c butter
1 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
4 large eggs
3/4 c shredded swiss cheese (this is about 4 ounces)
1/4 c finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet lightly. Heat water and margarine to rolling boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir vigorously over low heat for about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs, all at once, with a hand mixer, until smooth. Stir in cheese, onion, and parsley.
  • 2. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 1 inch apart onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until these are puffed and golden. Serve warm.

SAVORY CHEESE PUFFS !!! STANDARD CREAM PUFFS!!!



Savory Cheese Puffs !!! Standard Cream Puffs!!! image

These recipes will win you so many oohs and aahs! The Savory Cheese Puffs really make a nice horderve, especially if you have more than one filling! (Looks life you slaved away... but you really didn't... Tee Hee) The Sweet Puffs are easy too! Make and chill your filling(s) and just before serving... fill them and you can...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

PUFF SHELL # 1 (SAVORY CHEESE)
1 c water
1/2 ground black pepper
1/4 salt
1/2 c butter
1 c all purpose flour
4 large eggs
3/4 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
FILLING SUGGESTIONS
ham salad, egg salad, tuna salad, crab salad
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PUFF SHELL # 2 (FOR SWEETS)
1 c water
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c butter
1 c all purpose flour
4 large eggs
FILLING SUGGESTIONS
chocolate pudding, lemon pudding, pineapple pudding, bavarian cream filling, egg custard

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Boil first 4 ingredients over medium to high heat. Beat in the flour until the mixture sticks together and forms a ball. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Use an electric mixer in the pan (high speed). Beating well after each addition: add the eggs one at a time. It should be cooled and smooth. At this point add the sharp cheddar cheese mixing in well.
  • 4. On parchment lined cookie sheet: Drop by spoonfuls the desired size you want your puffs to be (I use 1-1/2 teaspoons to 1 Tablespoon to make appetizers. You can smooth and round off the tops by slightly dampening your fingers for a more uniform look. Space about 2 inches apart.
  • 5. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes depending on your oven. Cool on wire rack.
  • 6. When puffs are cooled, slice across about 2/3 of the way up. Using a small spoon... scoop out any dough that is in the center of the puffs to make room for fillings.
  • 7. Put your favorite savory fillings in. Over fill slightly and put the "lid" back on.
  • 8. **** These are so pretty on a platter. Especially if you make differnt fillings. **** The same goes for the sweet version. **** Follow the same instructions for the sweet version of the cream puff shells.

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