Surprise Cheese Puffs

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Servings: 50 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy, savory cheese bites hiding a spicy olive center
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Surprise Cheese Puffs

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 50 Calories: 88.4

Description

These Surprise Cheese Puffs are the ultimate party appetizer, offering a delightful contrast between a crisp, savory exterior and a tangy, briny center. Made with a simple dough of butter, flour, and spices, this mixture encases stuffed green olives that melt slightly during baking. The result is a golden, crunchy shell that gives way to a soft, flavorful filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings, game days, or casual get-togethers, they are easy to prepare and always disappear quickly. Serve them warm for the best texture and flavor experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Allow the butter to soften, then blend it with the grated cheese, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  3. Stir in the sifted flour, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Take about 1 teaspoon of the mixture and mold it around each stuffed olive, ensuring it is completely covered.
  5. Arrange the formed puffs on the prepared baking sheet and chill them in the refrigerator until firm, about 10 minutes.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  7. Serve hot immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 50

Amount Per Serving
Calories 88.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g9%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 13.5mg5%
Sodium 245.5mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 8.7g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If the dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it for an additional 5-10 minutes before molding around the olives.

These puffs are best served fresh and warm. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 hours, but will lose their crispiness.

For a spicier kick, increase the dash of cayenne pepper or use jalapeño-stuffed olives.

Keywords: appetizer, baking, blending, butter, cayenne, cheese, flour, green, international, olives, paprika, pepper, puffs, red, salt, sifted, stuffed, surprise, vegetarian
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