Ingredients

• 1 cup - water
• 1/2 cup - (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup - sifted all purpose flour
• 1 tsp - salt
• 1 tsp - dry mustard
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup - (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• Grated parmesan cheese
• 8 drops liquid red pepper seasoning (optional)

How to Make Golden cheese puffs

• Preheat oven to 400 degree F.
• Heat water and butter to a full rolling boil in a large saucepan.
• Add flour, mixed with salt and mustard, all at once.
• Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves the sides of the pan, forming a thick, smooth ball.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
• The paste will look smooth and shiny.
• Add cheddar cheese and red pepper sauce, if using.
• Spoon by rounded teaspoons onto a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for about 25 minutes, or until puffy and golden.
• Remove from sheet and cool on wire rack.
• These may be frozen in a single layer on the cookie sheet for 30 minutes; then remove to a plastic bag and freeze for individual portions.
• Reheat in a 350 degree F oven for 8-10 minutes.