Wisconsin Asiago Cheese Puffs

Cheese Puffs from Wisconsin, how great is that? Pepato is a semi-hard sheep's milk cheese with peppercorns. Pepato is a pepper Asiago cheese that you can find in cheese shops or specialty Italian stores. Variation: For lighter puffs, use 2 whole eggs and 4 egg whites instead of 4 eggs.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1  cup water
• 1  cup flour
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup asiago cheese, finely shredded
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup pecorino pepato cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F In a small saucepan, combine butter, oil, salt, cayenne pepper and water; bring to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until mixture forms a smooth ball.
2. Cook over low heat, until mixture is drier, but still smooth; place in mixing bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time; stir in cheeses.
3. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and firm. Serve immediately.