Recipes

[b][size=150]Cheese Puffs[/size]

Ingredients:[/b]

1 tbsp salted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 cup white all purpose flour
4 fl oz eggs
1 Cheese, cheddar, sharp, shredded (Sargento Fancy)
2 tbsp fresh chives , minced (or scallions)
1 fl oz cooking spray (Pam)
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Preparation:[/b]

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix 1 cup of water, butter, oil, salt, and cayenne in a medium saucepot and bring to a boil.

When mixture has boiled, take pot off of heat and dump in full amount of flour. Blend together until fully combined and smooth. Add in 1 egg and stir until completely combined. Replicate process until all eggs are added. Mix in cheddar cheese and chives.

Spoon 1 teaspoon balls of the mixture onto cooking spray coated baking sheets. Place in oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Puffs will be firm and brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Note: [/b] These can be made up to 2 days in advance. If making ahead, cut a small slit into the side of each puffball immediately after removing from oven. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container. They do not need to be refrigerated.

[b]Nutritional Info:[/b]
Serving size: 1 piece
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14.1
Total Carbs 2g
Dietary Fiber 0.1g
Sugars 0g
Total Fat 0.5g
Saturated Fat 0.2g
Unsaturated Fat 0.3g
Potassium 0mg
Protein 0.3g
Sodium 26mg
Dietary Exchanges
Fat , Meat 1/4, Starch