Cheesy broccoli puffs
User Reviews
4.5
114 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 pastries
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Calories
134 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Appetizer, Baked Goods
Cheesy broccoli puffs
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These cheesy broccoli puffs are a perfect snack or starter and make for great appetizer. Crisp pastry, cheesy filling and delicious broccoli? Yes please!
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Ingredients
for the cheese sauce
- 2 heaped tablespoons butter
- 4 heaped tablespoons flour
- 1½-2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated mature cheddar cheese
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 small head broccoli cut into florets and steamed until al dente
for the pastries
- 1 roll ready-made puff pastry cut into 12 squares
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour.
- Stir for a minute over medium heat then slowly whisk in the milk. The sauce needs to be very thick (but still creamy) in consistency so you might not need all the milk.
- When the sauce is smooth, creamy and thick, turn the heat down and cook the sauce out for approximately 7-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the sauce is velvety smooth and all flouriness has been cooked out.
- When the sauce is cooked, remove from the heat then add the cheese, steamed broccoli, cayenne pepper and seasoning and stir to combine. Cover the surface of the sauce with a piece of plastic wrap to prevent a film from forming then set aside.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°c.
- Place the pastries in the holes of a shallow muffin tin, pressing down properly.
- Spoon in the broccoli filling then fold over the edges of the pastry.
- Brush with the beaten egg and place in the oven.
- Allow the pastries to bake for 20-25 minutes until they pastry is golden, crisp and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
20.3mg
(23%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pastries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 20.3mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
114 reviews
Excellent
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