ITALIAN PEPPERONI CHEESE PUFFS

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This is an old original recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. They have a flavor like pizza but snack size!

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 10 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups flour
4 eggs
3/4 cup pepperoni, finely chopped
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded (can use Romano or Pecorino)
2 tablespoons parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine water and shortening.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add flour all at once stirring vigorously.
  • Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition.
  • Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Position the two baking sheets on separate oven racks.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes or until firm and golden brown, switching oven racks halfway thru baking.
  • Transfer to a wire rack.
  • Repeat, as needed, for remaining dough.
  • Serve warm.
  • If desired, serve with pizza sauce.

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