Ingredients for Basic Cheese Puffs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- a pinch of cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
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How to Make Basic Cheese Puffs
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup water.
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- In a separate bowl, sift 1 cup all-purpose flour. Off the heat, quickly whisk the flour into the boiling butter mixture until a smooth, thick paste forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Return the pan to medium heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon for 1 minute, until the mixture is dry and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 large egg yolk, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, a pinch of cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1 cup grated cheddar cheese.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto a nonstick baking sheet, leaving space between each puff.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Serve plain or fill with your favorite savory mixture (see description for suggestions).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
53g
Carbs
8g
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