This recipe is so quick and simple using every day ingredients, it is a perfect snack to whip up in less than 20 minutes! You will love my Easy Cheese Puffs recipe
Great for an after school snack, to take a plate for nibbles or when visitors pop in. These can easily be jazzed up by serving with pesto, or cream cheese & salmon or any way you desire! I serve mine with either butter or garlic butter for easy snack – Divine fresh from the oven but tasty cold as well.
This has to be one of the most popular recipes on the blog over the past 3 years. And it is certainly one I make often for our family. Usually we just make them as simple as we can, with a bit of seasoning and some mixed herbs, but you can add more flavours if you like!
Gorgeous light puffs of cheesy goodness are only 20 minutes away!
These cheese puffs are delicious served with butter or on their own. Gorgeous fresh from the oven or heated up. Best eaten on the day you make them, for our family we would normally double the recipe as they never last long!
This recipe would go perfectly with my Creamy Cauliflower and Brocolli soup – a lovely slow cooker soup that is perfect with these little puffs.
Recently I have had people reach out to me that in their country they would call these something different, perhaps scones or biscuits. What would you call them? Let me know in the comments below.
If you love the look of this what do you think of this cheesy loaf? Made in the slow cooker, something new to try – find the recipe here
If you feel like something savoury this literally takes no more than 20 minutes start to finish! I hope you enjoy these lovely easy Cheese Puffs
Super Quick & Easy Cheese Puffs
Absolutely delicious little cheese puffs. These are light and so quick and easy to make. Try them soon!
Ingredients
- 1 Egg, medium
- 1/2 Cup Milk, 125 mls
- 1 Cup Plain White Flour, 150 grams
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 Pinch Salt & Pepper
- 2 Cups Grated Cheese, 180 grams – I used tasty but any strong hard cheese is fine – Try 1/2 a cup of Parmesan!
- Optional: pinch of paprika or curry powder or any other herbs or spices you enjoy, ham or fried bacon.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 200C Bake, 390F
- Prepare a baking tray with non stick cooking spray
- Whisk together egg & milk in a medium sized bowl.
- Add to that the flour, baking powder, salt & cheese, and herbs or spices if using, and gently mix until just combined, careful not to overmix.
- Dollop tablespoons of the mixture evenly spaced onto the tray.
- Bake for 10 minutes for small cheese puffs or up to 16 minutes for larger or until just golden brown
- Cool or serve warm with a hearty soup.
- Enjoy!
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Happy Baking!
Anna
John says
I’ve made a more traditional recipe using fat and water instead of milk but it’s far more work. Do you think this would work with fat free milk or semi-skimmed milk? I assume you use full fat milk as you don’t say?
justamumnz says
I use full fat milk for my baking, often the fat content of it is required for the texture and outcome. In this case as it’s a small amount it should be fine with the cheese and egg counting towards the fat.
Sandra says
We’d call them scones but being ex kiwi it’s no wonder my mum always made them😊.
Shane Hyham says
Wow. Just made these and they’re amazing. For a novice in the kitchen this recipe was perfect. Will be making a lot of these!!!
Ian Moleta says
Made them tonight with veggie full chicken stew and it was a perfect accompaniment
Carla Gibson says
Do these need to be eaten straight away or can I make them the day ahead
justamumnz says
Best eaten on the day they are made but they are ok the next day. However they do not take long at all to make.
Trudi mckay says
This is my go to for those chilly winter days with soup…many thanks
Beveley McDonald says
Quick and easy recipe. Made a double batch and like one of the previous commenters added extra flour as I thought it looked and felt a bit sloppy. Turned out great. Gave half to my son and had the rest for myself.
Jan says
So easy and delicious. I added mustard and garlic and a little too much cayenne ? but went really well with toulouse sausage and red wine casserole. Thank you ?
Joan says
What do you mean by tasty cheese do you men like cheddar cheese
justamumnz says
Yes, it is an aged hard cheddar cheese.
Charmaine says
I tried this recepi. I add some chopped bacon to it.yummy. delish.
Val says
Can you use gluten free flour for this recipe
Abeil Nicholas says
Omg from the comments I can see that this is an old post. I just made this today 18.07.2021. I can’t believe how easy it was and it tastes great. The parmesan cheese enhanced the flavour!
Bren says
Do you think I could substitute almond flour for the regular flour?
justamumnz says
I have not tested with almond flour sorry, if you do try it be sure to let me know how you get on.
Chris Bone says
This is the best cheese puff recipe ever and we have tried a few! Light, airy, fluffy, used parmesan cheese too. I doubled the recipe and added paprika and for 4 adults and a small toddler we had plenty, although a triple batch would have been demolished as well!
James says
Can you make night before and bake the next day?
justamumnz says
I’ve not tried as it’s quite quick to mix up but if you do I’d dollop the mix on the tray as in recipe then in the fridge overnight.
Anne Sheddan says
Great recipe. The baking powder works much better than self raising flour. I added some finely chopped fresh rosemary in the most recent batch. I’ve also added a tiny amount of onion and some finely chopped bacon recently. All good and absolutely great just plain. Thank you.
Anne
Amanda Daniels says
I love the ease of this recipe but I have a younger son who hates cheese. Can you suggest a substitute (not apple) that might work? Thanks so much x
justamumnz says
Hmm, I’m not sure, cheese makes up such a significant amount of this recipe I’d be inclined to look for another as I’m not sure of a suitable substitute. Possibly a muffin or savoury scone? You’re welcome to test these without cheese and try say zucchini but they make be a bit lacking in flavour.
Diane says
Is Baking Powder the same as Baking Soda?
justamumnz says
No they are different.
Patricia tuffnell says
Really delicious recipe thankyou. It’s a wonderful way to use up mixed ends of cheese!
Amy Chetty says
Hi What can i substitute for teh egg Thank you in advance
justamumnz says
I haven’t tried any egg substitutes sorry but there are many listed in online articles.
Jenny says
Made these today and they were delicious- I added some cooked chopped ham and paprika and we both really enjoyed them for lunch 🙂
Neeta says
Mine didn’t rise despite following this recipe to a tee using self raising flour. What did I do wrong? They still taste yummy, just look like splats!
justamumnz says
Possibly a little too much liquid to flour. They should hold their shape when you place the batter on the tray.
molly says
Delicious and easy!
Marian buss says
Oh my goodness this is the only recipe I will use from now on, the look on my grandsons face when he bit into his first was unbelievable best, lightest tastiest, just wonderful. My 9nly fear is that I won’t be able to replicate this alchemy
Karin says
Delicious! I have one member of the fam that doesn’t eat cheese so I swapped that out for some grated apple – it’s a success!
Anne says
Love these, wondering if I could freeze them cooked? We travel in our caravan a lot, so simple for pre dinner drinks.
justamumnz says
Yes they can definitely be frozen.
Selma Broad says
Love these, can I freeze them, cheers
justamumnz says
Yes you can freeze them ☺️
Joanna says
Absolute hit, sooo good! I make it today as “fancy” Mother Day dinner. We love this soup (our favourite broccoli and garlic and herbs in one!) and puffs (so tasty with my herbs)!Thank you!
justamumnz says
Wonderful! ☺️ sounds like the perfect meal
Keri says
Easy and delicious recipe thanks. Served with poached eggs and smoked salmon or bacon.
justamumnz says
Wonderful!
Anshu says
Hi Anna,
Can I replace plain flour with self raising flour for this? Because of ppl hoarding flour, i dont have any plain flour but managed to get self raising flour.
Do you think my 20 month old will like this and is it healthy for her with mix veg soup. I can give her to eat this instead of toast 🙂
Lastly if I can use self raising flour, how much baking powder i will have to add for this recipe?
Thank you for your help 🙂
justamumnz says
Hi, for this recipe you can definitely just use self raising flour. Remove the baking powder completely. Enjoy. ☺️
Sarah Burkitt says
I absolutely adore this recipe!! The only reason I don’t make it more often is that I wouldn’t fit into my clothes any more!!! Om nom nom!!!
justamumnz says
One batch is never enough ☺️
Julie Walls says
By far my favourite, everyone loves them!
Mary says
Love these with soup on a cold, wet weekend … or any time really! Thanks Anna!
justamumnz says
They are perfect any time ☺️
Autumnwinds says
OMG – my Grandma used to make these, and the recipe was lost years ago. Have tried many others, but these are THE ones! Thank you!
justamumnz says
That’s wonderful!! I’m so pleased you found them ?
Kylie says
Quicker than scones to whip up and oh so tasty. Thanks 🙂
justamumnz says
You are welcome! Scones are not my friend lol ?
Hotmummanz says
Just made these Ceese puff’s!
absoultley lovely light & so delicious thank-you for the recipe
justamumnz says
You are very welcome!
Shaz Kiauzzi Jewell says
I have been making these for years n yes they are soo yummy hot/cold ,soups,stews,fresh tomatoe n ham, salad, marmite or vegemite just yum …. Awsome some one puts it out there again
justamumnz says
It’s funny isn’t it. Such an old and common recipe but it’s one of my most popular searches. I think people forget easy is better! Thanks for stopping by ?
Bronwyn Norris says
Great recipe made in minutes and so nice.
justamumnz says
Thank you ?
Jan says
Omg these are beautiful. ..I put more flour in it thought it was a bit too slopy for me…brilliant
justamumnz says
Thank you! It’s such a great quick recipe ?
Tanya says
Yummy! Didn’t have quite enough milk… but had a whole bottle of cream, so used just used cream instead, most definitely worse for the calories, but my word delish!! I also did half mozzarella cheese 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
justamumnz says
Great! Cream would have made them delicious 🙂
Lucy says
These made the perfect brunch today. Just gorgeous and super quick and easy. Thank you!!!
Lucy
justamumnz says
Yay – glad you liked them 🙂 Our brunch was Bacon & Eggs – your sounds nicer lol!
Lara @ Methodical Living says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. It looks absolutely delicious!
-Lara
justamumnz says
Thanks Lara! 🙂
Lauren @ Create bake make says
I’ve never made these before, they look delicious and best of all – easy! Pinned!
Mums Take Five says
mmmm good idea! i’ve never made puffs i know my kids would love these. I’ll be back for this recipe 🙂
Melissa says
Oh my word so easy and tasty. We just made them to go with our soup! Super quick lunch. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Just a Mum says
Thanks for letting me know! They would have been great with soup – very much a soup day here today 🙂