Low Fat Cheese Puffs
Indulge in the irresistible allure of these Low Fat Cheese Puffs—a guilt-free twist on a classic savory treat. Crafted with reduced-fat cheddar cheese and unsalted low-fat butter, these airy delights pack all the cheesy goodness without the extra calories. The recipe balances subtle spice with black pepper and a hint of nutmeg, while a quick stovetop method creates a dough that bakes into golden-brown perfection. Ready in just 40 minutes and yielding 24 delectable servings, these cheese puffs are ideal for snacks, party platters, or light appetizers. Perfect for health-conscious cheese lovers seeking flavor without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted low-fat butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, unsalted low-fat butter, and salt. Stir occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.
Quickly add the flour to the saucepan, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and let it cool for 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time into the dough, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Stir in the reduced-fat cheddar cheese, ground black pepper, and ground nutmeg until evenly distributed.
Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip (or use a spoon) and pipe 1-inch mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese puffs are golden brown and have puffed up nicely.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 678 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 2124 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.9 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 926 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*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.
