Bacon and Cheese Puffs! Gads! January 8, 2010
Posted by Teresa in : Snacks/Party Food , add a commentBacon 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!
