Cheddar and Bacon Puffs Recipe

Name: Cheddar Bacon Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup whole milk, evaporated milk , or light cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) salted butter (cut in 8 to 10 smaller pieces); 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 3 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese (shredded, about 3/4 cup); 6 strips bacon (cooked until crisp, finely chopped); 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 36 servings

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These cheddar and bacon puffs are airy little cheese puffs with loads of flavor. Bake them for a party or family snack. They will be appreciated!

The cheese puffs are not difficult to make following the steps below. Have all ingredients and utensils ready and the preparation should be a snap.

You'll need a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer for this recipe.

Another great thing about these is that they freeze well. Just reheat them in a 350 F oven.

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1/2 cup water
1/2 cup whole milk, evaporated milk, or light cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (4 ounces) salted butter (cut in 8 to 10 smaller pieces)
1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
3 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese (shredded, about 3/4 cup)
6 strips bacon (cooked until crisp, finely chopped)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Gather the ingredients.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, milk or light cream, salt, and butter. Put over high heat and cook, stirring, until butter is melted. Bring to a boil.
With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour all at once. Continue stirring until the dough leaves the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
Transfer the hot dough to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment. Let the dough rest for 2 minutes.
Beat the hot dough on low speed for 1 minute. Quickly beat in the first egg, beating until thoroughly blended into the dough. Continue beating in the remaining eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in the shredded cheese, bacon, cayenne, and freshly ground black pepper. Continue beating until the dough is smooth and well blended.
Using a tablespoon measure or small cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the parchment lined baking sheets. With moistened fingers, smooth any peaks on top of the mounds of dough. If peaks are left, they tend to over-brown or burn.
Bake the puffs for about 20 to 22 minutes, until nicely puffed and golden brown.
Serve and enjoy!

Tip

Serve warm or refrigerate or freeze them in storage containers or plastic food storage bags. Reheat in the oven at 350 F until hot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
74	Calories
6g	Fat
3g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 36
Amount per serving
Calories	74
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 104mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Protein 3g
Calcium 57mg	4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.