CHEDDAR DILL PUFFS

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Categories     Bread     Cheese     Herb     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 60 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 to 5 large eggs
6 oz extra-sharp Cheddar (preferably yellow), finely grated (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
Special Equipment
parchment paper (optional); a pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch plain tip (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bring water to a boil with butter and salt in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to moderate. Add flour all at once and cook, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon, until mixture pulls away from side of pan, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 3 minutes, then add 4 eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition (batter will appear to separate but will then become smooth). Mixture should be glossy and just stiff enough to hold soft peaks and fall softly from a spoon. If batter is too stiff, beat remaining egg in a small bowl and add to batter 1 teaspoon at a time, beating and then testing batter until it reaches proper consistency. Stir in cheese and dill.
  • Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment or lightly butter sheets. Fill pastry bag with batter and pipe 15 (1-inch-diameter) mounds (or spoon level tablespoons) 1 inch apart onto each sheet. Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until puffed, golden, and crisp, about 30 minutes total. Make more puffs in same manner. Serve warm.

Sayem Ssd
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Yum!


junayed Hussain
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Huzaifa Waqas
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Cheddar and dill are a match made in heaven!


Aidah Nakitto
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I'm not a big fan of cheddar cheese, but I'm willing to give these puffs a try.


IDLE MINDS
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These cheddar dill puffs look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Linkon Saha
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my puffs didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Gaming Buru
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These puffs were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my friends loved them. I think next time I will use less cheese and more dill.


Siphokazi Mkhuma
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I have made these cheddar dill puffs several times now, and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love the cheesy, dilly flavor, and the texture is always light and fluffy.


Pascual Torres
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These cheddar dill puffs were a delightful surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect, but they were absolutely delicious. The cheese and dill flavors were perfectly balanced, and the texture was light and fluffy.


Klayton Todd
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I love the combination of cheddar and dill, so I knew I had to try these puffs. They did not disappoint! They were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Crush Eddy
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These puffs were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. The cheddar and dill flavors were perfect together, and the texture was fluffy and light.


Melissa Renee McCoy
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I'm always looking for easy and tasty appetizers, and these cheddar dill puffs fit the bill perfectly. They were a hit at my last party, and everyone wanted the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Wayne Mcghee
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These cheddar dill puffs exceeded my expectations! The flavors were so harmonious, and the texture was light and airy. I loved the hint of dill, and the cheese was melted to perfection. I will definitely be making these again and again!