Stuffed Cheese Puffs

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Gruyere
  • Crab salad, sauteed mushrooms or other filling, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 2 large baking sheets.
  2. Bring 1 cup water, butter, salt and pepper to a boil over medium-high heat. Add flour; beat with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball.
  3. Transfer dough to a large bowl. With electric mixer on high speed, add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each. Beat until mixture is smooth and has cooled. Beat in cheese.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of mixture 1 inch apart on baking sheets. With dampened fingers, smooth tops. Bake until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks. Slice off top third; discard doughy centers. Fill, if desired, and replace tops.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

558 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 39g 50% DV
Carbs 40.4g 15% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10167.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 217mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 146.8mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 257.3mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 326.5mg 25% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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