Description
Savory sausage cheese puffs deliver irresistible party appetizer magic with golden, flaky pastry. Crisp edges and rich, melted cheese create an addictive bite that guests will devour in seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (450 grams) breakfast sausage (pork or chicken), cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to a precise 375F (190C), arranging a parchment-lined baking sheet to ensure effortless release of the savory morsels.
- Transform the sausage in a skillet, rendering it into delicate, golden-brown crumbles, carefully eliminating excess grease to maintain a light texture.
- Craft a flavor foundation by whisking together the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, aromatic garlic and onion powders, smoky paprika, and a balanced seasoning of salt and pepper.
- Introduce shredded cheddar and the prepared sausage into the flour mixture, gently coating each morsel to create a harmonious blend of ingredients.
- Separately, whisk the eggs, milk, and melted butter into a silky emulsion that will bind the ingredients together.
- Merge the wet and dry components with a gentle hand, creating a thick, slightly textured batter that promises a perfect puff.
- Artfully portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, using a cookie scoop to create uniform, bite-sized droplets spaced to allow even browning.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the puffs to transform into golden, puffy delicacies over 15-20 minutes of careful baking.
- Briefly rest the puffs on a wire rack, allowing them to settle and reach the ideal serving temperature, ready to be enjoyed with an accompanying dipping sauce or savored in their pure, delectable form.
Notes
- Swap sausage with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the same savory flavor profile and texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or gouda to create unique taste variations and keep the recipe exciting.
- Freeze unbaked puffs on the baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for quick future appetizers that can be baked directly from frozen with minimal extra cooking time.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium sausage and minimizing added salt, making the recipe more heart-friendly without compromising delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg