cheddar puffs (from pw)

Recipe by
Debbie Berman
Ponca City, OK

This can be an appetizer or served with a salad.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheddar puffs (from pw)

  • 1
    french bread loaf, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    shallot, whole, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, sliced
  • 1 1/2 c
    cheddar cheese, grated
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2
    egg whites, beaten

How To Make cheddar puffs (from pw)

  • 1
    Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and sauté for 1 minute. Add Dijon and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low.
  • 2
    Add cream cheese and stir until melted. Add grated cheddar and stir until melted. Turn off heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Fold in egg whites.
  • 3
    Dunk bread cubes in cheese, coating thoroughly. Place on a nonstick baking mat or sheet of waxed paper and freeze for 20 minutes, uncovered. Remove frozen chunks from tray and place into a Ziploc bag. Store in freezer.
  • 4
    When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place frozen cheese puffs on a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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