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Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Light and fluffy with a deep cheddar flavor throughout, I have a feeling these cheddar cheese puffs will be finding their way onto my Super Bowl menu too!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose four
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons sesame or poppy seeds, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, cheese, butter and salt. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly.
  3. Add the milk and pulse until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Using a 1 teaspoon measure, roll the dough into balls, then roll in the poppy seeds or sesame seeds, if desired.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Notes

  • You can use 2 teaspoons per ball to make larger puffs, and add 2 minutes to the cooking time.
  • You can use 2 teaspoons per ball to make larger puffs, and add 2 minutes to the cooking time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 280mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 280mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.