Cheesy broccoli puffs
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 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
Description
Cheesy broccoli puffs start with a homemade cheese sauce made by creating a roux of butter and flour, then whisking in milk to achieve a thick, creamy texture. Mature cheddar cheese is melted into this sauce along with steamed, al dente broccoli florets and a pinch of cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt for balanced seasoning. This sauce forms a rich, velvety base with a hint of heat.
The filling is portioned onto squares of ready-made puff pastry set in a muffin tin to hold shape. The pastry edges are folded over the filling and brushed with beaten egg to promote browning and shine. Baking at 180°C crisps the pastry to a golden finish while warming the filling through. The contrast of flaky pastry and creamy, cheesy broccoli creates a satisfying bite.
These puffs work well as appetizers, snacks, or part of a light meal, offering a combination of buttery pastry and flavorful vegetable cheese filling. They are best enjoyed warm from the oven for optimal texture and flavor.
Ingredients
for the cheese sauce
- 2 butter heaped tablespoons
- 4 flour heaped tablespoons
- 1½-2 cups milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese mature, grated
- pinch cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 broccoli cut into florets and steamed until al dente, small head
for the pastries
- 1 puff pastry cut into 12 squares, ready-made roll
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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