Best Spicy Cheese Puffs Recipes

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SPICY GARLIC-CHEESE PUFFS



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These cheesy little pastries are so delicious served warm right out of the oven. And since you can prep them well in advance, they only take a few minutes to pull together for your party. They're the perfect hot, crispy appetizer to go with a glass of wine or bubbly.

Provided by Cracker Barrel

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     CRACKER BARREL Shreds

Time 34m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon water
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 sheet frozen pre-rolled puff pastry sheet
⅓ cup CRACKER BARREL Shredded Habanero Heat Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400F.
  • Beat egg yolk, mustard and water until blended; stir in garlic. Roll pastry sheet into 14x10-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface; cut lengthwise in half. Brush lightly with some of the egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle 1 pastry piece with 3 Tbsp. cheese. Cover with remaining pastry piece, egg side down. Roll gently with rolling pin to seal; brush with half the remaining egg mixture. Starting at one long side, roll up tightly; cut crosswise into 24 slices.
  • Place, cut sides down, 2 inches apart on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; flatten slightly. Brush with remaining egg mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 12 to 14 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 224.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SPICY SAUSAGE CHEESE PUFFS



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"I've been cooking ever since I was 11 years old, and I still enjoy trying new recipes," relates Tammy Utter of Purdy, Missouri. These tasty bites boast spicy pork sausage, green chilies and sharp cheddar cheese and make a sensational appetizer or swift snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 pound spicy bulk pork sausage
3/4 cup biscuit/baking mix
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies, drained

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and cool completely. , In a bowl, combine biscuit mix and cheese. Stir in the sausage, water and chilies., Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on well-greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY CHEESE PUFFS



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They have bacon .. need I say more!!

Provided by Maggie M

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c milk
1/4 c butter - unsalted
1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt
1 c all purpose flour
3 eggs
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper - more or less to suit your taste
1/2 c gruyere cheese - shredded
12 oz bacon - cooked crisp and chopped well
1 Tbsp fleur de sel flaked salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375 f
  • 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
  • 3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk, butter, and the 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. When the butter has melted, remove from heat and add the flour all at once. Using a wooden spoon, beat the mixture vigorously until it forms a ball. Return to medium heat and continue stirring for 1 minute, or until the mixture dries. .
  • 4. Remove the mixture from the saucepan and spoon it into a food processor. Let cool for 5 minutes. After it has cooled slightly, process for a few seconds.
  • 5. Add the eggs and cayenne and process for another 15 seconds, or until it is well combined. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese and bacon until they are just mixed in.
  • 6. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet spacing the mounds 2 inches apart. Sprinkle the tops of the puff with fleur de sel. Bake for 30 minutes, or until browned and crisp. Serve warm.

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