Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Grease 2 large cookie sheets with vegetable shortening.
3. 3
   Combine milk, water, butter, salt, pepper and nutmeg in large saucepan.
4. 4
   Bring to full rolling boil.
5. 5
   Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a thick, smooth ball that leaves the side of the pan clean.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition until paste is shiny and smooth.
8. 8
   Stir in cheese until melted.
9. 9
   Drop paste by heaping teaspoonfuls, about 1 inch apart, onto prepared sheets.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Lower oven to 350°; bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
12. 12
    Turn off oven.
13. 13
    Prick in several places with fork.
14. 14
    Let puffs stand in oven for 5 minutes. Serve warm