Fluffy Cheese Puffs

Cheese puffs

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 40 puffs

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  cup unbleached flour
• 4  large eggs
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 2  tablespoons  minced scallions

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 400° F (204°C). Lightly coat 2 cookie sheets with butter.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, oil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until it forms a smooth paste.
3. With the wooden spoon, beat in the eggs one at a time, blending completely each time. Stir in the Cheddar cheese and minced chives or scallions.
4. Using a tablespoon, drop balls of batter onto the cookie sheets. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the puffs are firm and well browned. Serve them warm or at room temperature.