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!
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.
