Cheddar Puffs with Bacon

These little appetizers are extra flavorful with bacon, Cheddar, and green onions.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, cut up in small pieces
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon or diced smoked ham or prosciutto
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
dash salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions:

Combine milk and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; add flour all at once, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a dough ball and leaves the sides of the pan. Remove from heat. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring constantly and vigorously until mixture is smooth. Add cheese, bacon or ham, green onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Line a baking sheet with foil; grease. Or, use a nonstick silicone baking mat to line the baking sheet. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the greased foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes, or until puffed and nicely browned. Serve warm. Makes about 36 Cheddar Bacon Cheese Puffs.