Pepper Jack Cheese Poppers

Original Kaboose.com recipe and photography by Vanessa Bush

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Turn traditional cheese balls into party food with this savory appetizer. The jalapeno pepper jack cheese in this version gives the finger food added bite.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup freshly grated pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oil on medium-high heat in a large deep skillet.
  2. Combine water, butter and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until the butter melts.
  3. Add flour and stir until mixed thoroughly, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat with a hand mixer. Stir in the cheeses.
  5. Drop dough mixture into the oil by the spoonful; cook in batches until browned, about 3-4 minutes each batch.
  6. Drain poppers on paper towels and serve warm.

Tips & Tricks

Provide guests with a dipping sauce, such as a sweet red chili sauce, or an orange marmalade, to complement these light cheese puffs.

Preparation Time:

15 minutes


Cooking Time:

15 minutes


Ready In:

30 minutes


Servings:

30


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