Low Fat Cheese Puffs
Light, airy, and irresistibly cheesy, these Low Fat Cheese Puffs are the perfect guilt-free snack or appetizer for any occasion. Made with reduced-fat cheddar cheese and unsalted low-fat butter, they deliver all the flavor and indulgence of traditional cheese puffs without the extra calories. The dough is skillfully prepared using a classic choux pastry technique, giving these savory bites their signature puffiness and golden crust. A hint of black pepper and nutmeg adds a subtle, gourmet touch to the cheesy goodness. Ready in just 40 minutes and yielding 24 pieces, these baked delights are ideal for parties, brunches, or a quick treat. Serve them warm from the oven for maximum cheesy bliss!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted low-fat butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoons ground nutmeg
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, unsalted low-fat butter, and salt. Stir occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.
Step 3
Quickly add the flour to the saucepan, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the pan from heat and let it cool for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Add the eggs one at a time into the dough, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Step 6
Stir in the reduced-fat cheddar cheese, ground black pepper, and ground nutmeg until evenly distributed.
Step 7
Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip (or use a spoon) and pipe 1-inch mounds 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 cheese puffs are golden brown and have puffed up nicely.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (681.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1169.8 |
| Total Fat 58.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 678mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2123.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.3g | |
| Protein 62.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 144IU | 0% |
| Calcium 925.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 435.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories