{"id":277718,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheese-puffs\/"},"modified":"2024-10-29T17:13:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T22:13:34","slug":"cheese-puffs","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheese-puffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheese Puffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Party snacks don&#8217;t get much more classic than cheese puffs, but why wait for an occasion? These savory bites work just as well as a home-alone treat. Their crispy exterior and cheesy interior make them a hit with both kids and adults, but if you want to raise your cheese puff game, this recipe for cheese puffs with Swiss cheese or Gruyere and a hint of Dijon mustard will take your snack to the next level.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Cheese Puffs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"recipe-ingredients__list recipe-ingredients__collection splitColumns\">\n<li><strong>Water, butter and flour:<\/strong> These are the main ingredients needed for cheese puff dough, and they&#8217;re easily found in most kitchens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt and cayenne pepper:<\/strong> Salt and pepper are the only spices needed for this recipe, but they make a big impact, taste-wise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need four large <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bake-with-room-temperature-eggs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/bake-with-room-temperature-eggs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">room-temperature eggs<\/a> to make the cheese puff dough light and fluffy and help it puff up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheese:<\/strong> Cheese is what gives cheese puffs their cheesiness. We especially love shredded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/gruyere-cheese-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/gruyere-cheese-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Gruyere<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/cheese\/swiss-cheese\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ingredients\/cheese\/swiss-cheese\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Swiss cheese<\/a> to complement the mustard and cayenne in this recipe, but other Alpine cheeses would work well too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mustard:<\/strong> The secret sauce to the best-ever cheese puffs is a tablespoon of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/dijon-mustard-recipe\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/dijon-mustard-recipe\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Dijon mustard<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-umami-plus-why-you-should-definitely-have-it-on-your-plate\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-is-umami-plus-why-you-should-definitely-have-it-on-your-plate\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">umami-level flavor<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parmesan cheese:<\/strong> More cheese! These are cheese puffs, after all. You&#8217;ll add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan at the end for good measure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Start the dough<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cheese-Puffs_TOHD24_34614_SuzanNajjar-1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Boiling water, butter, salt, and cayenne, then stirring in flour to form a smooth dough for the Cheese Puffs recipe, by Taste Recipes. Beating in eggs and stirring in Gruyere cheese and mustard.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Suzan Najjar for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and cayenne to a boil. Add the flour all at once, and stir until a smooth ball forms.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Add the eggs, cheese and mustard<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cheese-Puffs_TOHD24_34614_SuzanNajjar-2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Boiling water, butter, salt, and cayenne, then stirring in flour to form a smooth dough for the Cheese Puffs recipe, by Taste Recipes. Beating in eggs and stirring in Gruyere cheese and mustard.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Suzan Najjar for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Remove the pan from the heat, and let it stand for five minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until the mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in the Gruyere and mustard.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Form the cheese balls<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cheese-Puffs_TOHD24_34614_SuzanNajjar-3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Dropping the dough by 1-inch balls onto a baking sheet and sprinkling with Parmesan cheese for the Cheese Puffs recipe, by Taste Recipes.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Suzan Najjar for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Drop the dough by 1-inch balls, 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle them with the Parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Bake the cheese balls<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cheese-Puffs_TOHD24_34614_SuzanNajjar-4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Baking the cheese balls until golden brown, served warm or cold, for the Cheese Puffs recipe, by Taste Recipes.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Suzan Najjar for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve the cheese balls warm or cold.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071951\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cheese-Puffs_TOHD24_34614_SuzanNajjar-5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"An overhead view of baked Cheese Puffs, golden brown and ready to serve, arranged on a plate, by Taste Recipes.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Suzan Najjar for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-speific-cooking-tips-title\">Cheese Puff Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make them truffled:<\/strong> For fancy cheese puffs, pipe a black truffle cheese sauce into the middle of the dough ball after it comes out of the oven.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add bacon:<\/strong> A little bacon makes everything better. Toss in some bacon bits (the crispy, homemade kind) when you add the shredded cheese, before baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try them spicy:<\/strong> For kicked-up puffs, swap the cayenne for chipotle chile powder, or add a few dashes of hot sauce to the dough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-speific-cooking-tips-title\">How to Store Cheese Puffs<\/h2>\n<p>Cheese puffs are one of those snacks that go<em> fast<\/em>, so plan to double or triple cheese puffs recipes if you want extras on hand for a party or holiday.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze cheese puffs?<\/h3>\n<p>You bet! Cheese puffs freeze incredibly well. After letting them cool completely, stack them on layers of waxed paper in a freezer-safe container, and store them for up to three months.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make this cheese puff recipe ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can make these puffs up to a day in advance. If you choose to fill them, leave that step for right before serving.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"recipe-speific-cooking-tips-title\">Cheese Puff Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2071952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cheese-Puffs_TOHD24_34614_SuzanNajjar-7.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"A close-up shot of a Cheese Puff, highlighting the golden exterior and light, airy texture inside, by Taste Recipes.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Suzan Najjar for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What makes cheese puffs puffy?<\/h3>\n<p>The trick to extra puffy puffs is to hand-grate your cheese. Store-bought shredded cheese is usually loaded with preservatives that compromise the puffiness, resulting in flat cheesy crisps. Also, be sure to use hard, low-moisture cheese, not a high-moister cheese like fresh mozzarella or burrata.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you make cheese puffs your own?<\/h3>\n<p>Mix up the cheeses to your personal taste, and add bits of crumbled cooked bacon or diced ham. These cheese puffs are called<i>\u00a0gourgeres<\/i> by the French, and they are basically a savory version of a cream puff made with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-choux-pastry\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-choux-pastry\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">choux pastry<\/a>\u00a0called\u00a0<i>pate a choux<\/i>.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you serve cheese puffs?<\/h3>\n<p>To really elevate your cheese puffs, why not split them open and add a delectable filling such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ham-salad\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/ham-salad\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">ham salad<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/smoked-trout-pate\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/smoked-trout-pate\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">smoked trout pate<\/a>? Or do like the Parisians and pipe these into larger bun-sized puffs and fill them with roasted chicken\u00a0or your favorite deli meats. They make a delicious sandwich.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I found this cheese puffs recipe in one of my mother\u2019s old cookbooks and updated the flavor by adding cayenne and mustard. Tasty and quick for this busy season, these tender, golden puffs go together in minutes and simply disappear at parties! \u2014Jamie Wetter, Boscobel, Wisconsin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8037,"featured_media":2091181,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304272,304517,303971,304158,304528,306910,304328,304338,304515,303966,306954,304408,304368,303887,306848,304268,304458,306961,304558,324623,303994,304150,303883,304565,304353],"categories-v2":[259484,308881,308500,310461,309438,308893,309906,308319,308984,308481,308992,308880,308495,309950,308813,308745,308478,309603,259483,308865,309961,308910,309177,308528,309434,308476,308920,309005],"coauthors":[343420],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Cheddar Cheese Puffs","post_link":"\/recipes\/cheddar-cheese-puffs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sausage Cheese 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Good alone and even better stuffed with a chicken , shrimp or crab salad!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Stellie"},"reviewBody":"I made these and I used grated cheddar and you can substitute with any cheese really (my sister in law used some blue cheese)  They were a hit many asking \"What are these?\" in between bites and then helping themselves to more.  They couldn't believe they were so simple to make!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-04-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ahebb"},"reviewBody":"Love these. 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