Oniony Cheese Puffs

By JanF1201

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup onions, finely chopped
• salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup Jarlsberg cheese, grated and finely packed- about 2 ounces
• 3 tablespoons dehydrated minced onions
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 large egg whites
• 3/4 pound challah, crust removed and cut into 3/4 inch cubes

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small skillet melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the chopped onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until softened but not brown, about 4 minutes
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream cheese, Jarlsberg and dehydrated onions. Set the pan over simmering water and stir until melted. Remove the cheese mixture from the heat and stir int he remaining 7 tbsp of butter along with the chives and sauteed onions.
3. Beat the egg whites until they hold stuff peaks. Stir 1/4 of the egg whites into the warm cheese mixture, then fold in the remaining whites. Dip the bread cubes into the cheese mixture a few times coating them thoroughly.
4. Transfer the cubes to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until the puffs are golden. Serve hot.
The cheese puffs can be prepared through step 3 and frozen for up to 1 week.