Sometimes the most simple of appetizers are the crowd favorites. These cheese puffs fit the bill for any type of entertaining.
Surprise cheese puffs
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 15 minutes
Yield: 30 puffs
Adapted from “Party Food,” by Jan Turner Hazard.
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
30 small pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Beat the butter, cheese, flour and paprika with a mixer on medium speed, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally, until a soft dough forms, about 1 minute.
2. Roll a tablespoonful of dough around each olive. (If dough becomes too soft, refrigerate 30 minutes). Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes.
Nutrition information per serving:
61 calories, 69% of calories from fat, 4.8 g fat, 2.8 g saturated fat, 12 mg cholesterol, 3.3 g carbohydrates, 1.5 g protein, 128 mg sodium, 0.2 g fiber
