Gluten Free Cheese Puffs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Gluten Free Cheese Puffs only require 1 bowl and a handful of ingredients but are super light and fluffy balls of cheesey goodness. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish to a dinner meal.
Course:
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:
American, French
Servings: 20
Calories: 110 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon sal
- 1 cup flour use gluten-free flour for gluten free version
- 4 large eggs
- 5 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan grated
Instructions
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Preheat over to 425 degree F. In a saucepan combine water, butter and salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce heat to medium low and add the flour all at once, stirring together with a wooden spoon.
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Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes (to make sure the eggs don’t cook instantly when they mix with the dough). Add the eggs one at a time stirring after each one until just combined.
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Mix in the cheese and thyme.
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Use a tablespoon to scoop out balls and place them an inch apart on parchment paper. Cook for 10 minutes and then decrease temperature to 350 degrees and cook for 15-20 until cooked through.
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Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Cheese Puffs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 125mg5%
Potassium 25mg1%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 280IU6%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.