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Cheesy Bacon Puffs

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Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 12 servings

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The real question is not, "why do bacon and cheese make a perfect pairing?" That answer is easy: melty sharpness and succulent crispness create joy in every bite. No, the real question is, "how do I most effectively get this combination to my tastebuds?" That's the magic of Cheesy Bacon Puffs: each tender puff is loaded with plenty of cheese and bacon bits to ensure that each bite is as magical as you expect. Throw in a quick homemade garlic butter sauce for dipping, and Cheesy Bacon Puffs become an appetizer that everyone will love in a flash. Best make two batches because these will disappear in a flash too!

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Ingredients

  • For the puffs:
  • 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • For the dipping sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Spray a mini-muffin tin thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3 -In a medium bowl, combine the flour, the baking powder, 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder, the parsley, the salt, and the pepper, whisking to combine.

Step 4 -Stir the milk and the beaten egg into the flour mixture.

Step 5 -Add the cheese and the bacon (reserving some of the bacon for topping) to the flour mixture, stirring to combine.

Step 6 -Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Step 7 -Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tins.

Step 8 -Top each muffin puff with a piece of the reserved bacon.

Step 9 -Bake until the puffs spring back when touched and are cooked through when tested, about 20 minutes.

Step 10 -Mix the melted butter and the remaining garlic powder together in a small serving bowl.

Step 11 -Serve the puffs with the sauce.

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