Mozzarella Puffs Recipes

MOZZARELLA PUFFS

Steps:

• Make an indentation in the center of each biscuit.
• Sprinkle with oregano.
• Cut the mozzarella into 10 cubes.
• Place a cube in the center of each biscuit.
• Pinch dough tightly around cheese to seal.
• Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Spread pizza sauce over tops.
• Bake at 375 degrees 10-15 minutes.

FRIED MOZZARELLA PUFFS

Steps:

• Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer; pour in flour all at once and reduce heat to medium. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough starts coming together. Cook, scraping up and stirring the dough, for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat; transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Let cool until no longer hot but still very warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Add egg and season with cayenne and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk vigorously until mixture combines into a very soft, sticky dough. Switch to a spatula and scrape dough into a ball.
• Seal dough and spatula with plastic wrap and refrigerate in the bowl until cool, about 1 hour.
• In the meantime, season marinara sauce with oregano, red pepper flakes, balsamic vinegar in a small pot over medium heat. Add anchovy fillet. Stir together and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 10 minutes; turn off heat and let sit until ready to use.
• Grate mozzarella cheese over the dough and stir to combine.
• Heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep fryer or heavy-duty pan over medium heat. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) or any temperature for keeping warm.
• Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough per puff and form into a football shape using two spoons. Fry puffs, 5 or 6 at a time, in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Keep puffs warm in low oven while frying the rest. Serve with hot marinara sauce.

CHEESE PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and cayenne 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 Gruyere and mustard. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

MOZZARELLA CHEESE PUFFS (PIUMINI DI MOZZARELLA AL FORNO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Sift dry ingredients together.
• Cream butter, add mozzarella and blend.
• Add flour mixture, mix well and shape into small balls.
• Place balls on lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
• Serve hot/warm.
• **Note:Cheese Puffs may be frozen unbaked.
• Adjust cooking time if Puffs are placed in the oven while still frozen.