Delicious and Easy Party Cheese Puffs

These party cheese puffs are the perfect appetizer for any gathering. They are light, fluffy, and packed with cheesy goodness. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you'll have a crowd-pleasing dish in no time. Serve these delectable puffs at your next party and watch them disappear!

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add flour to the saucepan all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
5. Using an electric mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and shiny.
6. Fold in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
7. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip, or simply use a spoon.
8. Pipe or spoon tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
10. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

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