Stuffed Cheese Puffs

Cost per serving: 23¢

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  unsalted butter
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• 1  cup  all-purpose flour
• 4  large eggs
• 1/2  cup  finely shredded Gruyère
• Crab salad, sautéed mushrooms or other filling, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 2 large baking sheets.

Bring 1 cup water, butter, salt and pepper to a boil over medium-high heat. Add flour; beat with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball.

Transfer dough to a large bowl. With electric mixer on high speed, add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each. Beat until mixture is smooth and has cooled. Beat in cheese.

Drop spoonfuls of mixture 1 inch apart on baking sheets. With dampened fingers, smooth tops. Bake until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks. Slice off top third; discard doughy centers. Fill, if desired, and replace tops.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

152

Fat:

9g (sat 5g)

Protein:

7g

Carbohydrate:

11g

Fiber:

0g

Cholesterol:

127mg

Sodium:

232mg