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poorman's puff appetizers

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

This is just a poor man's appetizer. Great for that treat- needed next day , because it has to set over night. Baked golden brown and puffed to perfection.Recipe is from Sister Bede.

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

Ingredients For poorman's puff appetizers

  • 1
    homemade loaf of bread, any flavor,unsliced
  • 1 stick
    oleo or butter
  • 1 tsp
    chopped fine chives
  • 1 dash
    garlic salt
  • 3 oz
    pkg. cream cheese, very soft (spreadable)
  • 1/2 c
    or more shredded cheddar cheese or other cheese
  • 2 lg
    egg whites, beaten stiff
  • 1 or 2 tsp
    diced cooked bacon

How To Make poorman's puff appetizers

  • 1
    Slice bread 1 1/2 to 2 -inches thick. Cut off crust and cut into fingers, 3 to a slice. Cream butter,spices,bacon and cream cheese, then add cheddar cheese. Fold in stiffly beaten whites, cover fingers(not bottom) with mixture. Refrigerate over night. Bake at 400^, 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Serve hot or cold. Makes about 12 servings.Uses one 1-lb. loaf of bread. Note: Save crusts in freezer bag and freeze for later use in dressing, or breading.
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