appetizers
Parmesan Puffs with Marinara
A quick and easy batter becomes a batch of golden brown “dippers“ that are heavenly when served with warm marinara sauce.
Prep: 20 min – Start To Finish: 35 min
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup marinara sauce, heated
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet.
2. Heat milk and butter to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in flour; reduce heat to low. Stir vigorously about 1 minute or until mixture forms a ball; remove from heat.
3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Stir in cheese. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
4. Bake about 15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Makes 30 appetizers
Do-Ahead Tip: You can prepare these puffs ahead. Cool puffs, wrap tightly and freeze. When ready to serve, place in muffin cups and heat in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until hot.
Variation: Add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, oregano or parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried) to the flour to create Herbed Parmesan Puffs with Marinara.
Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving: Calories 45 (Calories from Fat 25 ); Total Fat 3 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 110 mg; Total Carbohydrate 3 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 2 g
Diet Exchange: 1 Fat
This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.