Basil parmesan puffs

By claudiag

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup water
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup minced fresh basil
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in basil and cheese.
•Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm. Yield: about 2 dozen.