Dot's Cheese Bacon Puffs

Indulge in the ultimate bite-sized treat with Dot's Cheese Bacon Puffs, a savory delight that combines rich, sharp cheddar, nutty Parmesan, and crispy crumbled bacon for a flavor-packed snack or appetizer. These airy, golden puffs are made using a classic pâte à choux base, expertly infused with garlic and onion powders for a depth of flavor, with a hint of cayenne for optional heat. Perfectly crisp on the outside and irresistibly cheesy on the inside, they're baked to perfection in just 25 minutes. Serve these crowd-pleasers warm, either on their own or paired with your favorite dipping sauce, for a guaranteed hit at your next gathering. Ready in under an hour, this easy recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet snack experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, water, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the dough to cool for 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs to the dough one at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition until smooth and glossy. You can use a wooden spoon, hand mixer, or stand mixer for this step.

Step 6

Fold in the sharp cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and black pepper.

Step 7

Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and fully puffed.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cheese bacon puffs cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.

Step 10

Enjoy warm on their own or with a dipping sauce of your choice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(879.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2341.1

Total Fat 162.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1145.5mg	0%
Sodium 4689.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 120.7g	0%

Vitamin D 188IU	0%
Calcium 1198.7mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1284.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 17.3%