Blue Cheese Puffs
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly light and savory Blue Cheese Puffs! Perfect for entertaining or as an upscale snack, these bite-sized treats are made from a simple choux pastry base infused with the tangy richness of crumbled blue cheese and a hint of black pepper for depth. With a golden, crispy exterior and a soft, airy interior, each puff is a flavor-packed indulgence that pairs wonderfully with a glass of wine or your favorite party dips. Prep takes just 15 minutes, and the puffs bake to perfection in under half an hour. Garnish with fresh chives for a pop of color and extra sophistication. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these crowd-pleasing appetizers are sure to disappear in minutes. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime cravings strike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 units large eggs
- 0.5 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is simmering.
Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dough cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition until the dough is smooth and shiny. This might take some arm work, but the mixture will come together.
Fold in the crumbled blue cheese and black pepper until evenly distributed.
Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
If desired, sprinkle the tops with a bit more crumbled blue cheese or chopped chives for garnish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crisp.
Turn off the oven and let the puffs sit inside for 5 more minutes to dry out slightly.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the puffs cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.0 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 772 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 2441 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.4 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 766 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
