Best 8 Chili Cheese Puffs Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable appetizer or a savory snack that combines the zest of chili and the rich creaminess of cheese? Look no further than the irresistible chili cheese puffs! These bite-sized treats are sure to tantalize your taste buds with their crispy exteriors and a soft, gooey interior that oozes with melted cheese and a hint of spicy chili. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply indulging in a delightful treat, this comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect chili cheese puffs that will leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI CHEESE PUFF



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I found this recipe on a trip to Southern California. Since then, this versatile dish has become one of my family's favorites. I serve it as a special breakfast, for brunch or even Sunday night supper. Sausage or ham goes well with this snappy dish...and don't forget some corn muffins!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in next five ingredients. Add green chiles. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CHILI CHEESE PUFFS



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Very nice as a quick snack or to serve with soup. They are mild spicy and you can spice them up by adding some ground cayenne or chilipepper. The original recipe uses fresh chillies but the canned ones make these puffs more moist. If you want to make them with fresh, use 2 green chillies, seeds removed and finely chopped.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 15-20 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
salt (to taste)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (drained)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (1/4 cup less if you fresh chilies)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix together in a bowl: egg, milk, salt (if using) cheese and the drained chillies.
  • Sift the flour together with the baking powder over the bowl and mix well.
  • Now add the rice krispies, and mix again.
  • Place rounded teaspoons on greased but better still, lined with parchment paper, baking trays and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

CIN CHILI PUFFS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 chili puffs

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 package Crescent rolls, (recommended: Pillsbury)
8 ounces Cin Chili recipe follows, chilled
2 green onions
1 jalapeno, sliced
4 ounces processed American cheese (recommended: Velveeta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 (14-ounce) can beef broth (recommended: Swanson's)
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce (recommended: Hunt's)
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
5 tablespoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Unroll the crescent rolls into a triangle shape. Place a 1-ounce spoonful of Cin Chili on the center of the dough. Slice the green onions and place 2 to 3 slices on top of the Cin Chili. Place a jalapeno slice on top of the onion. Place 1/4 of a slice of cheese (1/2 ounce) on top of the jalapeno. Fold the dough over the ingredients, bringing each point of the triangle into the center pinching the sides shut. Bake until the top is a light golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • In a large heavy bottom pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and drain off the excess grease. Add the tomato sauce and the beef broth and simmer for 1 hour. Add all of the ingredients from Batch one, stir and simmer for 35 more minutes. Add Batch two to the pot and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring often. Add Batch three and cook for 10 more minutes. Let cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use in Cin Chili Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Cin Chili Puffs, and Cin Chili Con Queso.

CHEESE PUFFS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 40 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup milk
1/4-pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 extra-large eggs
1/2 cup grated Gruyere, plus extra for sprinkling
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a saucepan, heat the milk, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg over medium heat, until scalded. Add the flour all at once and beat it vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat for 2 minutes. The flour will begin to coat the bottom of the pan. Dump the hot mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Immediately add the eggs, Gruyere, and Parmesan and pulse until the eggs are incorporated and the dough is smooth and thick.
  • Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large plain round tip. Pipe in mounds 1 1/4 inches wide and 3/4-inch high onto the baking sheets. With a wet finger, lightly press down the swirl at the top of each puff. (You can also use 2 spoons to scoop out the mixture and shape the puffs with damp fingers.) Brush the top of each puff lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with a pinch of Gruyere. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown outside but still soft inside.

CHEESE PUFFS (GOUGERES)



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Light, airy, cheese puffs are a versatile addition to a meal or appetizer plate. Tiny, they're like soup nuts. Larger, they pair well with beer or wine. Even bigger, they can be split and filled with ham, chicken, tuna salad, or even more cheese! These are easier to make than the recipe sounds, yet the result looks impressive enough that you can tell your friends you slaved over them.

Provided by Carolyn Bunkley

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup whole milk
1 stick butter (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
6 large eggs (at room temperature)
½ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
¾ cup grated Gruyere cheese
1 ounce pepperoni, diced
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine the flour with the salt, black pepper, thyme, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  • Put the milk and butter in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. When the butter melts, turn heat to low. Add the seasoned flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a ball. Remove from heat.
  • Separate the white and yolk from one egg, reserving the yolk for glazing.
  • Put the dough into a large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed for one minute. Then beat in one egg and the extra egg white. Beat until completely absorbed into the dough. Then add the remaining 4 eggs, one at a time, waiting each time until the previous egg is completely absorbed. After all 5 eggs (plus the one egg white) have been incorporated, the dough should be smooth and satiny.
  • Add the Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses, and pepperoni if you are using it. Incorporate thoroughly into the dough.
  • Use a pastry bag to pipe dough onto 2 ungreased baking sheets. You can also drop dough from a teaspoon. For tiny puffs, mounds should be about 1/2 inch in diameter. From small appetizers, mounds should be 1 inch in diameter. For puffs large enough for filling, mounds should be 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Keep the size of the puffs uniform so they bake properly. Space puffs about 1 inch apart.
  • Beat the remaining egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of milk to make a glaze. Lightly brush the tops of the puffs with glaze before baking. Sprinkle tops with your Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in pre-heated oven for 10 minutes (5 minutes for tiny puffs). Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake 10 minutes more for tiny puffs; 15 to 20 minutes longer for medium or large puffs, or until puffs are golden brown. Test by removing a puff from the oven and breaking it open. The inside should be baked through. If it is still doughy or wet, bake another 5 minutes.
  • Remove pans from oven and leave puffs on pans until cool enough to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 130.8 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 326.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHILI EGG PUFF



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I snagged this wonderful dish from Missouri's Innkeepers book. I used 8 ounces mixed cheddar and Monterey Jack and 8 ounces of Monterey Jack. I baked it about 45 minutes.

Provided by Young Living in Tex

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9 dish, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pint small curd cottage cheese (2 cups)
1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies

Steps:

  • Beat eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients, cottage cheese and shredded cheese.
  • Add melted butter and chilies.
  • Pour into well greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until center is firm.
  • Reheats nicely.

GREEN CHILI EGG PUFF



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Green chilies add a touch of Southwest flavor to this fluffy egg dish. The cottage cheese offers nice texture, and people always love the gooey Montery Jack cheese melted throughout. -Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium-high speed for 3 minutes or until light and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to eggs and mix well. Stir in the cheeses and chiles. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 318mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

GREEN CHILE PUFF



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Almost like a souffle--light, tasty and wonderful for brunches.

Provided by OKIE

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
8 eggs
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch casserole dish.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, beat eggs well. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Blend in cheeses, green onions, chilies and butter. Pour batter into prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until firm and a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean, about 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 288.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 950.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The freshness of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your chili cheese puffs. Use fresh cheese, fresh chili peppers, and fresh herbs for the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough, chewy chili cheese puffs. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a piping bag to fill the wonton wrappers: This will help you to create neat and even chili cheese puffs.
  • Fry the chili cheese puffs in hot oil: This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Serve the chili cheese puffs immediately: They are best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the fryer.

Conclusion:

Chili cheese puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give chili cheese puffs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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