When I think of Cheese Puffs, I think of a cheesy snack that’s in the snack aisle at the supermarket, so I was surprised to see a hundred-year-old recipe for cheese puffs. These Cheese Puffs are a delightful cheesy tidbit that can be eaten as a snack or a part of a meal.
The old recipe recommends serving the Cheese Puffs with a salad, which is what I did. Cheese Puffs and a salad are just right for a light lunch.
Here’s the original recipe:
Here’s the recipe updated for modern cooks:
Cheese Puffs
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup grated cheese (I used cheddar cheese.) + additional grated cheese to garnish
1 egg
Preheat oven to 400° F. Put butter and water in a large sauce pan; bring to a boil. Stir in salt, pepper, and flour. Remove from heat, and add 1/4 cup grated cheese and egg; stir until thoroughly mixed.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with addiitonal grated cheese. Put in oven and bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned. If desired, serve with a salad.
A Hundred Years Ago 
Well, that sounds an easy win.
Definitely worth a try. Thanks!
Cheese puffs sound delightful.
Great recipe. Would be good with soup too.
I think my husband is going to be very pleased! He loves cheese in any form and this might be his new favorite. I’m going to have to give it a go!
I think my husband is going to be very pleased! He loves cheese in any form and this might be his new favorite. I’m going to have to give it a go!
That sounds like a perfect compliment to a salad.
Ha! I bet the aisle cheeze-puffs were a copy-cat. FAIL!
Sounds wonderful and super easy. Did you just drop them on the pan or did you shape them with your hands?
Yum!
Oh, I had these a lot as a child. I loved them.
Looks good!
We made these – similar to scones
They look terrific, rather like little grilled cheese sandwiches.
These puffs look scrumptious. What cookbook do you have that features such old recipes?
Reminds me of how I make pastry dough minus the cheese. Sound greet for afternoon coffee
Wow….