THREE CHEESE ASPARAGUS PUFFS

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Categories     Cheese

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
5 whole eggs
1 cup finely chopped frozen asparagus (thawed)
1/4 c shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper (or lightly grease sheets). Place the butter, water, salt and cayenne pepper in a 2 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the flour all at once. Stir and cook until it pulls from the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat and pour into the bowl of an electric mixer and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Oce dough has cooled slightly, add eggs one at a time, mixing completely after each addition. The dough will take on a glossy sheen. Add asparagus and both cheeses. Mix to blend. Transfer dough to a pastry bag that has been fitted with a plain or star tip and pipe 24 mounds 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 5 more minutes. Dough should be puffed and golden brown when done. Transfer to a warm serving dish and serve immediatiely.

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