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Cheese Puffs

The Washington Post, March 15, 2006
  • Cuisine: French
  • Course: Appetizer
  • Features: Meatless

Summary:

These are spicy. Monterey jack cheese may be used instead of pepper jack for a milder flavor.

Makes 42 pieces

Ingredients:

  • 1 batch Basic Cream Puff Dough
  • 3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) grated pepper jack cheese
  • 3/8 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Have ready a baking sheet lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine the dough with the pepper jack and Parmesan cheeses, chili powder and salt. Drop teaspoons of dough (or pipe them using a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag with 1 inch snipped off one corner), at least half an inch apart, onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until the puffs are deep brown and no longer doughy. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from chef and former restaurateur David Hagedorn.

Tested by Leigh Lambert for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per 3-piece serving
Calories: 94
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 7g 11
Saturated Fat: 4g 20
Cholesterol: 49mg 16
Sodium: 139mg6
Total Carbohydrates: 4g 1
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: 4g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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