Nippy Cheese Puffs

Name: Nippy Cheese Puffs
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 eggs; 1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

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Line a
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with parchment paper; set aside. In a 2-qt. saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms, about 2 minutes.
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Remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, jalapeno and cayenne.
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Drop into 1-in. mounds onto prepared
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2 in. apart. Sprinkle dough with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.