When it comes to delightful and savory appetizers, herbed cheese puffs stand out with their irresistible combination of crispy pastry and creamy, flavorful cheese filling. These bite-sized treats, often associated with fancy parties and gatherings, can easily be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. With just a few simple ingredients and a little effort, you can create a batch of herbed cheese puffs that will impress your guests and become a regular favorite in your kitchen. Whether you prefer classic cheddar, zesty mozzarella, or a blend of your favorite cheeses, the possibilities are endless. So, let's dive into the world of herbed cheese puffs, explore some delicious variations, and discover the secrets to achieving that perfect golden-brown crunch and velvety interior.
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HERBED CHEESE PUFFS
Filled with a savory cheese and herb mixture, these puffy biscuits are simple, delicious and make a great party appetizer. I have made these for years and they are always a hit!
Provided by KAYLEEW
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 22m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, mayonnaise, basil, oregano, green onions and garlic.
- Separate each unbaked biscuit vertically into 3 pieces. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each piece.
- Arrange pieces in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 505.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CHEESE PUFFS
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.
ASPARAGUS, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the goat cheese, ricotta and 2 eggs to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined. Next, add the Parmesan, parsley, chives, dill, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse once again to combine all the ingredients. The mixture may look slightly liquidy, but once it bakes the egg will help stabilize the cheese mixture. Set aside.
- On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work space and dust a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the puff pastry out to a 13-by-11-inch rectangle. Add the goat cheese-herb mixture to the puff pastry and spread it out into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around the puff pastry. Nestle in the asparagus into the cheese mixture, alternating directions.
- To make the egg wash, whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the exposed crust all the way around the edges.
- Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese mixture is set, 25 to 30 minutes
HERBED GOUGERES
This savory hors d'oeuvre recipe is adapted from "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes about 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- For the egg wash, whisk together 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water with the butter, salt, and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Using a wooden spoon, add flour, stirring vigorously, until flour is no longer visible. Return pan to medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a film on the bottom, about 4 minutes.
- Remove mixture from heat and transfer contents to a bowl. Add both cheeses, the herbs, and spices. Stir to combine with a wooden spoon and let cool slightly, about 3 minutes. Add remaining eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition, and waiting to add the next egg until the previous one is entirely incorporated.
- Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip; pipe 1 1/2-inch puffs about 1 inch apart. Using a lightly moistened finger, smooth tops. Brush each puff with egg wash and sprinkle each one with remaining Gruyere.
- Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until puffs are golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately, as gougeres are best eaten warm from the oven.
CHEESE PUFFS
"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
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.
HERBED CHEESE STICKS
We love the breadsticks at our local pizza joint. Now I can get that same gooey-from-the-oven treat, but I never have to leave the house. -Heather Bates, Athens, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 16 cheese sticks.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Mix pizza dough according to package directions, adding garlic powder to dry mix. Cover; let rest 5 minutes., Knead dough 4-5 times or until easy to handle. On a greased baking sheet, press dough into an 8-in. square. Brush top with oil; sprinkle with cheeses and Italian seasoning., Bake 6-8 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Cut in half; cut each half crosswise into eight strips. Serve with pizza sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FLUFFY HERBED APPETIZER PUFFS
Treat your guests to these fluffy cheese puffs that are made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - ready in 50 minutes. A versatile addition to your appetizer plate!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to rolling boil over medium heat. When butter is melted, remove from heat; stir in flour all at once until blended.
- Return to medium heat; cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly, until dough forms a ball and leaves a slight film on side of pan.
- Remove from heat; stir in eggs, one at a time, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Stir in Parmesan cheese, chives and basil. On cookie sheets, drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart into 1 1/4-inch mounds, making 30 mounds.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown and set. Remove from oven; with tip of sharp knife, make small slit in side of each puff to allow steam to escape. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until dry and firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
HERBED CHEESE PUFFS
Filled with a savory cheese and herb mixture, these puffy biscuits are simple, delicious and make a great party appetizer. I have made these for years and they are always a hit!
Provided by KAYLEEW
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 22m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, mayonnaise, basil, oregano, green onions and garlic.
- Separate each unbaked biscuit vertically into 3 pieces. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on each piece.
- Arrange pieces in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 505.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
Tips:
- For a crispier puff, use cold butter and cheese.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the puffs to hold their shape.
- If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
- To make the puffs extra cheesy, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- For a savory twist, add some chopped herbs, such as chives, parsley, or rosemary, to the dough.
- Serve the cheese puffs warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Herbed cheese puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and airy, with a cheesy, herby flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving them at a party or enjoying them as a snack, these cheese puffs are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this recipe a try.
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