Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Cheddar cheese puffs are a popular appetizer in the United States and are often served at parties and gatherings.

This is vegetarian, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: High Protein Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, cold
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, parsley, and garlic powder.
6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and cooked through.
9. Remove from the oven and let the puffs cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.