Cheese Puffs

Great appetizer or after school/work snack.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4 dozen

Cook Time: 15-20 min  

Ingredients

1 Cup Water
2 Tbsp Butter
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 Cup All-purpose flour
4 Eggs
1 1/4 Cup Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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

Categories: Appetizers & Snacks, Cheese

Submitted by: pdelainey on May 4, 2010