Cheddar Cheese Puffs

By MarieR

Requires 2 hours freezing in prep. Can freeze til using at this point.

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
• 1 pkg. (200 g) Cracker Barrel Old Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 4 egg whites
• 1 unsliced sandwich loaf (710 g), crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes

Preparation

Step 1

PLACE cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, butter and mustard in medium saucepan; cook on low heat 15 min. or until cheeses are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool slightly.

BEAT egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently stir into cheese mixture. Dip bread cubes in cheese mixture, turning to evenly coat all sides. Place, in single layer, on wax paper-lined trays or baking sheets.

FREEZE 2 hours or until firm; place in freezerweight resealable plastic bags. Store in freezer until ready to use. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place cheese cubes on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned. Serve warm.