Description
Light, airy, and irresistibly cheesy, these homemade cheese puffs are perfect as appetizers or snacks. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preferred variety)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Create Base: Melt butter with milk and salt in saucepan over medium heat until bubbly
- Form Dough: Remove from heat, quickly stir in flour and baking powder until smooth dough forms
- Add Eggs: Cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
- Incorporate Cheese: Fold in shredded cheese gently until evenly distributed
- Shape Puffs: Drop dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheet using tablespoon or scoop
- Bake: Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up, cool slightly before serving
Notes
- Work quickly when adding flour to prevent lumps and ensure smooth dough consistency
- Allow dough to cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent them from scrambling
- Don’t open the oven door during first 15 minutes of baking to prevent puffs from collapsing
- Space puffs at least 2 inches apart on baking sheet to allow for proper expansion
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 45 calories
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Homemade Cheese Puffs, cheese puffs, appetizers, snacks, baked goods, party food, easy recipe