Best 12 Parmesan Cheese Puffs Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that will impress your guests? Look no further than parmesan cheese puffs! These airy and cheesy treats are a classic for a reason, and with just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch that will disappear in minutes. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for an easy weeknight dinner side dish, or just want a tasty snack to enjoy, parmesan cheese puffs are the perfect choice. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make the best parmesan cheese puffs you've ever tasted!

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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.

PARMESAN PUFFS



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Categories     Mixer     Cheese     Egg     Fry     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     New Year's Eve     Parmesan     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 32 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 8

About 6 cups vegetable oil
1/4 pound finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites at room temperature
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Heat 2 inches oil in a deep 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer.
  • While oil heats, mix together cheese, flour, pepper, and salt in a bowl until combined well. Beat whites in another bowl with an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold in 1/2 cup cheese mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining cheese mixture gently but thoroughly.
  • Drop about 8 teaspoons of batter, 1 teaspoon at a time, into oil and fry, turning occasionally, until balls of batter are puffed, crisp, and golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain briefly. Make 3 more batches in same manner, returning oil to 360°F between batches. Serve immediately.

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.

PARMESAN PUFF PASTRY STARS



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Parmesan and puff pastry are all you need to create these yummy party nibbles. During the year you can cut out hearts for Valentine's Day or you can eat them like an open-faced sandwich with salmon, cheese, or prosciutto. Be creative and enjoy!

Provided by lacucinadinadia

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Dust a flat work surface lightly with flour. Unroll both puff pastry sheets and roll each one out to a rectangle of the same size. Brush one puff pastry sheet with a little water and sprinkle with 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese. Lay the second puff pastry sheet on top, brush with water, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Using a large star cutter cut out about twelve 2 1/2 to 3 1/2-inch stars.
  • Place stars on prepared baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes (or 5 minutes in the freezer).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 127.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

HOT PARMESAN PUFFS



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These scrumptious puffs come from the oven golden brown and bubbly. I make them often to serve at parties. For a change of pace, I'll use Swiss cheese instead of Parmesan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 slices bread
1 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons grated onion
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Using a 2-in. round or diamond cookie cutter, cut shapes from bread slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 8-10 minutes or until toasted., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion and cayenne. Spread on bread. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm.

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PARMESAN PUFFS



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A simple, super-quick-to-prepare recipe for an attractive and delicious appetiser, from the August/September 2005 issue of 'Australian Vogue Entertaining + Travel'. The recipe recommends using good-quality store-bought puff pastry. For an attractive colour contrast, top half the puffs with the cayenne pepper or paprika as specified in the recipe; and the other half with one of these mixed with your favourite herb, finely chopped. Perhaps basil or thyme. You can have these fully prepared in advance, and bake just before they are required.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 64 puffs, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sheets butter puff pastry
1 egg, lightly beaten for an eggwash
150 g parmesan cheese, finely grated
paprika or cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 220ºC.
  • Cut out rounds of pastry with a 5cm diameter pastry cutter, and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  • Brush the rounds with the egg wash.
  • Place 2 teaspoons of parmesan and a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika on each round.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

PARMESAN PUFFS



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Parmesan Puffs are the perfect light and airy party appetizer with savory parmesan cheese and paprika in the easy pastry balls.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sheets puff pastry
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together eggs, paprika, and half the parmesan cheese.
  • Cut the puff pastry in 1 inch squares.
  • Brush with egg parmesan mixture.
  • Place each square 1/2 inch apart.
  • Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PARMESAN PUFFS



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Categories     Bake     Cocktail Party     Parmesan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup milk
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan combine the milk, 1/4 cup water, the butter, and the salt and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate, add the flour all at once, and beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until it leaves the side of the pan and forms a ball. transfer the mixture to a bowl, whisk in the eggs, 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition, and stir in the Parmesan and pepper to taste. Drop the batter in 8 mounds on a buttered baking sheet and bake the puffs in the upper third of a preheated 400°F. oven for 20 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden. The puffs may be served as an hors d'oeuvre or as an accompaniment to soups, meats, and poultry and may be stored overnight in an airtight container.

CACIO E PEPE CHEESE PUFFS



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When friends come over for dinner and I have a lot to cook, I serve the simplest appetizers: shards of aged Parmesan, slices of good salami and a bowl of salty Marcona almonds. But when I invite people to come for just a drink, I go all out and make something special like these cheese puffs, inspired by ones I had at Missy Robbins's restaurant Lilia in Brooklyn. Everyone always loves them!

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 35 to 40 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whole milk
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 extra-large eggs
1/2 cup freshly ground aged Italian Pecorino cheese, plus extra for sprinkling (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup freshly ground Italian Parmesan cheese
1 extra-large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water or milk, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven.
  • In a medium (4 1/2-inch-diameter by 6-inch-high) saucepan, heat the milk, butter, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper over medium heat, just until the milk is scalded (see Cook's Note). Add the flour all at once and beat it vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together. Lower the heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Dump the mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Immediately add the eggs, 1/2 cup of Pecorino and the Parmesan and pulse until the eggs and cheeses are completely incorporated.
  • Working in batches, spoon the mixture into a large pastry bag fitted with a plain 5/8-inch round pastry tip. Pipe the dough in mounds 1 1/4 inches wide and 3/4 inch high (1 inch apart) on two sheet pans lined with parchment paper. (They should look like huge Hershey's Kisses.) With a wet finger, lightly press down the swirl on top of each puff. (You can also use two spoons to scoop the mixture and shape the puffs.) Brush the top of each puff lightly with the egg wash and sprinkle with Pecorino, salt and pepper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned. Rotate the pans halfway through so they brown evenly. Serve hot.

HERBED CHEESE PUFFS



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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

1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces Romano cheese, grated
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (12 ounce) can refrigerated biscuit dough

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

PARMESAN PUFFS



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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Around 12 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 4

Peanut oil for deep frying
3 large egg whites
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in Parmesan and cayenne with a rubber spatula. In batches, drop small teaspoonsful of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until lightly browned -- about 2 minutes -- turning puffs as necessary. Drain puffs on wire rack, sprinkle with more cheese if desired and serve immediately, accompanied by tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 43, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 143 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

BUTTERY BASIL PARMESAN PUFFS



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You're guests will go bonkers over these! Basil and Parmesan, always a winning combination! You can make these up to a month in advance and freeze them, then take them directly to the oven from the freezer.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 24 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups basil leaves, gently packed
4 large eggs
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Finely chop basil leaves and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Bring water, butter and salt to a rolling boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
  • When butter has melted, add flour, all at once, and whisk vigorously over medium heat until mixture forms a smooth thick dough that pulls away from sides of the pan.
  • Transfer dough to the mixing bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer.
  • Using the paddle attachment, beat mixture on medium until slightly cool.
  • Add basil and mix until incorporated and dough is bright green.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, to mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Continue to mix for one minute.
  • Add cheese and proces until incorporated.
  • Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Drop dough in tablespoon sized balls on cookie sheets, allowing about 1 inch of space between each.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
  • Serve while still warm.
  • (Dough may be piped onto cookie sheet using a piping bag and plain tip,#8 or#9.) Plan ahead: To prepare now and bake later, unbaked puffs can be refrigerated for up to six hours before baking, or frozen on cookie sheets, transfered to freezer bags or containers and baked directly from freezer.
  • Allow an extra five minutes baking time for frozen puffs.
  • Offer a spread: Make a delicious butter spread, such as sun-dried tomato butter, to complement the puffs.
  • Combine 1 pound of butter, 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup of pine nuts and 1 tablespoon of fresh garlic in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix together, then salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting.
  • Don't overmix the dough, or the puffs will be tough.
  • Pipe the dough onto the baking sheet in small, even mounds.
  • Bake the puffs until they are golden brown and puffed up.
  • Let the puffs cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Parmesan cheese puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover Parmesan cheese. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these tasty treats that are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give Parmesan cheese puffs a try!

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