Cheese-Chili Puffs

By
Ellen Harrington

Puff pastries filled with cheese and green chilles

Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
18 minutes
Total time
38 minutes
Yield
60 puffs

Ingredients

1 3⁄4 cups flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt (seasoned)
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
1⁄2 cup butter (OR margerine)
1⁄2 cup sour cream
1 cup sharp cheddar (grated)
1⁄4 cup green chilles (canned, chopped)

Instructions

Combine flour and salts; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in sour cream until mixture holds together. Stir in cheese and chilies. Shape into a ball. Cover and refrigerate six hours or overnight. Roll out dough on lightly floured board to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 1 1/2-inch circles or into fancy shapes with cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 375 degrees for 14–18 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve immediately. Makes 60.

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