Spinach-Cheese Puffs

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPINACH-CHEESE PUFFS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 10-oz package frozen chopped
1 c Milk
1/2 c Margarine or butter (1 stick
1 t Salt
1 c All-purpose flour
4 Large eggs
1/4 lb Gruyere or swiss cheese (shr
1/2 c Grated parmesan cheese
Parsley, beet or salad green

Calories per serving: 50
Fat grams per serving: 4 Approx. Cook Time:
Cholesterol per serving: 22
Drain spinach; squeeze dry with paper towels. In 3-quart saucepan over
medium heat, heat milk, margarine or butter, and salt until margarine
melts and mizture boils. Remove saucepan from heat. With wodden spoon,
vigorously stir in flour all at once until mixture forms a ball and
leaves side of saucepan. Add eggs to flour mixture, 1 at a time,
beating well after each addition, until mixture is smooth and satiny.
Stir in Gruyere and parmesan cheeses and spinach. If not baking right
away, cover surface of mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets.
Drop batter by level tablespoons onto cookie sheets, about 1 1/2
inches apart. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until cheese puffs are golden
brown. Arrange appetizer and garnish on platter; serve immediately.
MAKES 4 DOZEN CHEESE PUFFS.



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