WISCONSIN ASIAGO CHEESE PUFFS

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Cheese Puffs from Wisconsin, how great is that? Pepato is a semi-hard sheep's milk cheese with peppercorns. Pepato is a pepper Asiago cheese that you can find in cheese shops or specialty Italian stores. Variation: For lighter puffs, use 2 whole eggs and 4 egg whites instead of 4 eggs.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 cup water
1 cup flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup asiago cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup pecorino pepato cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F In a small saucepan, combine butter, oil, salt, cayenne pepper and water; bring to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until mixture forms a smooth ball.
  • Cook over low heat, until mixture is drier, but still smooth; place in mixing bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time; stir in cheeses.
  • Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and firm. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 115.1, Sodium 287.1, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 7.2

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