Sour Cream Cheese Puffs
Fluffy, golden, and bursting with rich flavor, these Sour Cream Cheese Puffs are the ultimate savory snack or appetizer. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, tangy sour cream, and a hint of garlic, these light and airy bites are perfectly complemented by the freshness of chopped chives. The dough, crafted using a classic pâte à choux technique, ensures a crisp exterior and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, these puffs are ideal for entertaining or indulging in a gourmet treat at home. Serve them warm for the best experience—your guests won't be able to stop at just one!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together and forms a ball. Continue stirring for 1-2 minutes to cook off excess moisture.
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat in the eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The resulting dough should be smooth, shiny, and thick.
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each mound.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and have doubled in size.
Remove the puffs from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1046 mg | 348% | |
| Sodium | 2276 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1113 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 557 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.
