Hot Cheese Puffs Recipe

These irresistible Hot Cheese Puffs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Crispy rye bread, topped with a light and airy egg white mixture and your favorite cheese, then broiled to golden perfection. They're so easy to make and disappear even faster – get ready to triple the recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 94.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Cheese Puffs

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How to Make Hot Cheese Puffs

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. Spread 4 tablespoons of softened butter on one side of each of the 20 mini rye bread rounds.
  3. Broil the bread, butter-side up, for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  5. Gradually add 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika to the egg whites, beating until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese).
  7. Spread the cheese mixture evenly onto the untoasted side of each broiled bread round.
  8. Broil for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

12g

Carbs

2g