Low Sodium Cheese Puffs
Indulge guilt-free with these irresistible Low Sodium Cheese Puffs, a healthier spin on the comfort-food classic. Crafted with reduced sodium cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, and a medley of seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, these fluffy bites are big on flavor while being kind to your heart. Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside, they’re easy to prepare in just 40 minutes and are ideal as a snack or appetizer for any occasion. Each batch yields about 30 delectable puffs, so whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something savory, these cheese puffs are sure to impress—loved fresh out of the oven or at room temperature.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup reduced sodium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and unsalted butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, add the flour all at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the mixture, stirring quickly after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Add the shredded reduced sodium cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Using a piping bag or two spoons, pipe or scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and have risen.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheets before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. These cheese puffs are best enjoyed the day they are made.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.3 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.2 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 948 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 65.3 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 966 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 541 mg | 12% | |
*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.
