CHEESE AND BACON PUFFS 
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
6 large eggs
8 oz. crumbled blue cheese (or cheddar or jack)
8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
1/2 c. finely chopped green onions (may add diced green peppers, olives or green chiles)

Combine water and butter in a heavy saucepan, bring to a boil. Add flour, salt and peppers. Cook, beating with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a smooth ball. Remove from heat, cool 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cheese, bacon and green onions. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonful, 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 

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