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Surprise Cheese Puffs

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 50
Calories: 88.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Grated sharp cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 dash Cayenne or red pepper
  • 1 cup Sifted flour
  • 50 small Stuffed green olives
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Allow the butter to soften, then blend it with the grated cheese, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  3. 3
    Stir in the sifted flour, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. 4
    Take about 1 teaspoon of the mixture and mold it around each stuffed olive, ensuring it is completely covered.
  5. 5
    Arrange the formed puffs on the prepared baking sheet and chill them in the refrigerator until firm, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  7. 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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