Herbed Rice Puffs Recipes

HERBED RICE PUFFS

Steps:

• Beat egg; stir in rice, poultry seasoning, salt and cheese. Refrigerate at least one hour. Shape by rounded teaspoonfuls into fifteen balls. Roll in bread crumbs.
• Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in 2 quart saucepan to 375°. Fry rice balls until golden brown; drain.

HERBED RICE PUFFS

Steps:

• Beat egg and stir in rice, seasonings and cheese.
• Chill for an hour.
• Shape into balls and roll in bread crumbs.
• Deep fry until golden.
• You can make ahead and store in fridge for 12 hours. Just reheat in a 350 oven.

FLUFFY HERBED APPETIZER PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and salt to rolling boil over medium heat. When butter is melted, remove from heat; stir in flour all at once until blended.
• Return to medium heat; cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly, until dough forms a ball and leaves a slight film on side of pan.
• Remove from heat; stir in eggs, one at a time, stirring until thoroughly mixed. Stir in Parmesan cheese, chives and basil. On cookie sheets, drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart into 1 1/4-inch mounds, making 30 mounds.
• Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown and set. Remove from oven; with tip of sharp knife, make small slit in side of each puff to allow steam to escape. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until dry and firm.

MERINGUE PUFFS

Steps:

• Beat 2 egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Add sugar, cream of tartar, and salt; beat until stiff.
• Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes.