New England Cheese Puffs
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible New England Cheese Puffs, a savory twist on classic French gougères. Made with a buttery, choux-based dough and loaded with sharp cheddar, nutty Parmesan, and a hint of smoked paprika, these airy bites are packed with bold flavors. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside with a soft, cheesy interior, they make an elegant appetizer or a show-stopping snack for any gathering. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy yet impressive recipe yields 24 puffs, ideal for entertaining or elevating your snack game. Pair them with your favorite wine or enjoy them fresh out of the oven for a comforting treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter is fully melted and the water begins to boil.
Reduce the heat to low and quickly stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. Continue stirring vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball of dough, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a medium mixing bowl and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. This prevents the eggs from cooking too quickly in the next step.
Using an electric hand mixer or a wooden spoon, beat in one egg at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should become smooth and slightly sticky.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, and black pepper until evenly combined.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
Remove the cheese puffs from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheets before serving. They are best served warm but also delicious at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
78 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 0% | |
*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.
