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Bacon and Cheese Puffs! Gads! January 8, 2010

Posted by Teresa in : Snacks/Party Food , trackback

Bacon and Cheese Puffs

Although this recipe seems a bit strange when you are making it, these little nibbles are truly scrumptious! Go buy bacon now, start crisping it (“Ready Crisp” bacon works great) or use leftover ham! And they aren’t even deep fried…..!

Ingredients                                Supplies/Equipment

1 cup                 water                                   heavy saucepan
1 cup                 white flour                           wooden spoon
4                        eggs                                    cookie sheet
1/3 cup             butter
1 cup                 crisp bacon, or ham, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups        sharp (old) cheddar cheese, grated
4 oz can            jalapenos, or less (optional)
1/2 – 1 tsp        dry mustard

Make sure you have enough bacon or ham already crumbled or chopped. Combine water and butter in heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, grate the cheese and chop the jalapenos (if you’re using them). As soon as the butter-water mixture boils, remove from heat and add flour at once. Beat with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Return to medium heat and beat until moisture leaves sides of pan and mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and one at a time, crack an egg, beat lightly, and add to pot to form a smooth mixture — be patient and beat thoroughly. You may build muscles! Stir in cheese, ham or bacon, mustard and jalapenos. Drop by small teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15 – 20 minutes. Reheat if frozen in 350°F for 5 – 10 minutes. Be careful; they are addictive!

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