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Home » Chili Pepper Recipes » Side Dishes » Corn Bread-Cheddar Cheese Puffs

Corn Bread-Cheddar Cheese Puffs

by Mike Hultquist · Jan 9, 2017 · 6 Comments

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These addictive cheddar cheese puffs have the flavor of cheesy corn bread, perfect as a side dish, savory dessert, or as a dipper for chili and so much more.

Corn Bread-Cheddar Cheese Puffs Recipe

I've been experimenting lately with instant masa. It's fun, really, working to incorporate it into recipes instead of flour. It isn't ALWAYS successful, as instant masa is so much different from a typical flour, even though they look similar in appearance.

It is used more for making homemade corn tortillas or some versions of corn bread.

While experimenting, I decided to create a sort of "mashup" recipe of a typical cheese puff (gougeres) with ingredients you'll typically find in corn bread.

We LOVE corn bread and I was hoping for a puffier version, closer to a gougere.

As I was using an Instant Masa, what I achieved wasn't quite as puffy as desired, but I was rather happy with the resulting "puffs" that I decided to share the recipe here.

Corn Bread-Cheddar Cheese Puffs Ingredients List

  • Butter
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Masa
  • Eggs
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Sugar
  • Spices. Garlic powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper.

How to Make Corn Bread-Cheddar Cheese Puffs - the Recipe Method

  • To a saucepan, add butter, water and salt. Heat to melt the butter and bring to a quick boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir in masa. Stir quickly to incorporate and form a buttery dough. Cook another minute or so.
  • Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add the eggs one by one and mix quickly until they are all incorporated.
  • Add cheese, garlic, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Use a tablespoon to scoop out balls onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. Keep them spaced at least an inch apart.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then lower temp to 350 degrees and bake another 12-15 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
  • Remove from heat, cool slightly and serve!
Masa-Cheddar Cheese Puffs - Recipe

They actually DID puff up quite a bit, though not as much as with a typical cheese puff. They are more like a cross between a light biscuit and a cake, with plenty of cheddar cheese and seasonings.

They definitely have the flavor I was trying to achieve.

I've since made these a few different times and they work nicely as a quick appetizer, a side dish that you can serve with chili, homemade posole, or other soups/stews, or as a simple dessert.

I personally enjoy them with a bit of honey drizzled over them or with a sweet jalapeno jelly recipe. Bring these to your next chili party. They're ideal dippers!

I hope you enjoy them.

Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes

  • Jalapeno Cheddar Dutch Oven Bread Recipe
  • Homemade Cheddar-Jalapeno Biscuits
  • Crawfish Bread
  • Grilled Steelhead Trout with Chili-Lime Butter
  • Chicken Piccata with Capers and Chilies

If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! -- Mike H.

Corn Bread-Cheddar Cheese Puffs Recipe
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Corn Bread-Cheddar Cheese Puffs Recipe

These addictive cheddar cheese puffs have the flavor of cheesy corn bread, perfect as a side dish, savory dessert, or as a dipper for chili and so much more.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 4
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4.50 from 2 votes
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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup masa
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • To a saucepan, add butter, water and salt. Heat to melt the butter and bring to a quick boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir in masa. Stir quickly to incorporate and form a buttery dough. Cook another minute or so.
  • Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add the eggs one by one and mix quickly until they are all incorporated.
  • Add cheese, garlic, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Mix well until everything is incorporated.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Use a tablespoon to scoop out balls onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. Keep them spaced at least an inch apart.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then lower temp to 350 degrees and bake another 12-15 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
  • Remove from heat, cool slightly and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 309kcal   Carbohydrates: 29g   Protein: 15g   Fat: 14g   Saturated Fat: 7g   Cholesterol: 193mg   Sodium: 834mg   Potassium: 182mg   Fiber: 2g   Sugar: 6g   Vitamin A: 730IU   Calcium: 267mg   Iron: 3.2mg
Corn Bread-Cheddar Cheese Puffs Recipe
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  1. Ray says

    April 13, 2023 at 1:55 pm

    4 stars
    kind of made me think of a savory patachou dough. while making it. I am not a great fan of corn bread but my son in law likes it with my home.ade baked beans. so I made these. they are tasty and have a nice corn flavor. the test is when he tries them tgus evening. thanks these I will gladly make again.

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      April 13, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      Glad you enjoyed them, Ray. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Stacey O'Sullivan says

    May 29, 2022 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out amazeballs!! Love them and will definitely make them again

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      May 29, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      Nice! Glad you enjoyed them, Stacey! I love to hear it.

      Reply
  3. Gloria @ Homemade Yummy says

    March 29, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I love cornbread and cheese. These are perfect for chili, serving at brunch...or even as a great little appetizer with a dip. I know they would disappear in a flash.

    Reply
  4. Claudine says

    January 15, 2017 at 4:15 am

    I made these today and they were fantastic! There are only two of us at home now and I got to eat only 3 of them and my husband gobbled all the rest of them up with his homemade chili and while watching the games on TV. I will definitely be making these again and soon. Girls, take notice, these are surely a way to your man's heart! Of course, this saying "dates" me, but it was used a lot back in the day. Thanks Mike for sharing this recipe.

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