Best 6 Cheese Puff Appetizers Recipes

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Cheese puff appetizers are irresistibly light and airy treats that bring a touch of elegance to any gathering. With their tantalizing cheesy flavor and golden-brown exteriors, these bite-sized morsels are sure to disappear as quickly as they appear. Whether you're hosting a party or simply seeking a delightful snack, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate cheese puff appetizers, complete with step-by-step instructions and a collection of mouthwatering recipes to satisfy your cravings.

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CHEESE PUFFS



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Make and share this Cheese Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 cup sifted flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Soften cheese and work all ingredients together with hands, and roll into balls the size of marbles.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Makes 6 dozen.
  • Note: These can be frozen for months.
  • To freeze: place on cookie sheet, freeze then store in plastic bag.
  • Bake when needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 80.2, Sodium 417.9, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 11.7

CHEESE PUFFS (GOUGERES)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 24 cheese puffs

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup milk
1 stick (4 ounces/113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
3 to 4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water with the milk, butter, sugar and salt and stir over low heat until the sugar, butter and salt have melted. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a healthy simmer.
  • Take from the heat and immediately add the flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture thickens, is smooth and no flour lumps remain. Return to the heat and cook, stirring, until a film forms on the bottom of the pan. Continue stirring, careful not to scrape up the film, for a minute or two more.
  • Transfer the mixture (panade) to a food processor. Mix for a minute to dissipate the heat. Add the eggs one at a time with the processor running. Pay attention to the consistency of the paste. It should be smooth and shiny, so you may only need 3 of the eggs. Stir in the cheese.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop generous mounds onto the parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them an inch apart. Place in the oven, immediately reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese puffs are golden brown.

CHEESE PUFF APPETIZERS



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You can prepare these cheese puffs stuffed with olives and freeze them (in an airtight container) for up to two weeks before baking, if you'd like!

Provided by Jean

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 (5 ounce) jar pitted green olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix together cheese, butter, flour, and Worcestershire sauce. Knead the dough. Pinch the dough into small balls, flatten them in the palm of your hand, then roll each circle of dough around one stuffed olive. Arrange the wrapped olives on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 451.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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.

CHEDDAR CHEESE PUFFS



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Cheddar replaces the more traditional Gruyère, Roquefort or Parmigiano-Reggiano in this French recipe for gougères. The Cheddar performs admirably.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 36 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. In a medium-size heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup water, the butter and salt, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and add flour. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to pull away from sides of pan and form a lump. Set aside, without stirring, 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. With each addition, dough will look glossy and slick at first; let it come together before adding next egg. Mix in mustard, cayenne and cheese. Dough will be quite loose and sticky.
  • Scoop up a heaping teaspoon of dough and use another spoon to scrape it onto lined pan; it should form a mound about an inch in diameter. Alternatively, use a pastry bag or thick plastic bag with one corner cut off, to pipe small mounds onto pan. Repeat with remaining dough, leaving 1/2 inch between puffs.
  • Bake until puffy and golden, about 25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Remove from oven and serve immediately, or turn oven off and open door slightly to keep puffs warm up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PUFF PASTRY CHEESE STICK APPETIZERS



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These are quick, fabulous, and definitely a crowd pleaser :) hope you enjoy them! They will keep in a tightly covered container for about 4 days, but they are best served right from the oven. Instead of using the herbs you can also try this recipe using poppy seeds or caraway seeds!

Provided by love4culinary

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 60 cheese sticks

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 eggs
1 (1 lb) package frozen puff pastry

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Then take a bowl, and a cheese grater (or food processor) and grate cheese into the bowl, or in the food processor.
  • Add your herbs, garlic powder, pepper and sesame seeds to the cheese, and stir to combine.
  • Beat eggs in a long baking dish.
  • Dip both sides of defrosted dough in the beaten eggs and dredge it lightly in the cheese mixture.
  • Then take the seasoned sheets of dough and place them on sheets of wax paper.
  • Using a pastry wheel, cut dough into 6x1 inch strips.
  • Then take those strips, and twist each of them into spiral shapes and place about 1 inch apart from one another on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake your cheese sticks in the oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes.
  • Using a wide spatula, carefully remove from pan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.5, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 46.8, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.5

Tips:

  • Use freshly grated cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the puffs tough.
  • Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flour to fully hydrate and the batter to thicken.
  • Bake the puffs at a high temperature. This will help them to rise quickly and evenly.
  • Don't open the oven door during baking. This will cause the puffs to fall.
  • Serve the puffs warm. They are best eaten fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Cheese puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create light and airy puffs that are filled with cheesy goodness. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a snack, cheese puffs are sure to be a hit.

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