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These cute little bites are ideal served with soup, salads, pasta and so much more! Minced fresh basil lends a burst of flavor. Amber McKinley - Punta Gorda, Florida
This recipe is:
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Nutritional Facts 1 puff equals 59 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 139 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 fat.
Originally published as Basil Parmesan Puffs in Simple & Delicious September/October 2009, p60
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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2013 by shorty_cheryl
Loved these! I used dried basil, just a couple of teaspoons and cheddar cheese instead!
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by keverwann
I used dried basil (and reduced it by 1/3rd as per fresh to dried herb conversion rates), but the dough was green and MUCH TOO basil-ly. If I was to make again, I would halve the basil.Mine spread out too; nothing like the Pate a Choux dough is supposed to cook up (like with cream puffs or eclairs). I think it has too much liquid in it or the 5 minute rest time relaxes the gluten too much to set up during the cooking time.I also used shredded (not grated) Parmesan, and I think that contributed to the gummy nature of the filling.
I used dried basil (and reduced it by 1/3rd as per fresh to dried herb conversion rates), but the dough was green and MUCH TOO basil-ly. If I was to make again, I would halve the basil.
Mine spread out too; nothing like the Pate a Choux dough is supposed to cook up (like with cream puffs or eclairs). I think it has too much liquid in it or the 5 minute rest time relaxes the gluten too much to set up during the cooking time.
I also used shredded (not grated) Parmesan, and I think that contributed to the gummy nature of the filling.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2011 by CuriousMunchkin
They tasted good, and I did use less basil than called-for. Though mine spread out & were flat but I think it was because I over-boiled on the first part. Tragic, but still tasty!! My family loved them with tomato soup. :]
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by KScales
We have reviewed this recipe and confirmed that 1 cup of minced basil is correct and the way we tested the recipe. Once fresh herbs are minced, they should just be loosely spooned into the measuring cup; not packed.Taste of Home Test Kitchen
We have reviewed this recipe and confirmed that 1 cup of minced basil is correct and the way we tested the recipe. Once fresh herbs are minced, they should just be loosely spooned into the measuring cup; not packed.
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Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by zusanna
I think 1 Cup Basil may actually be a typo. The dough is green. Since my boyfriend is a novice chef, he followed the recipe to the tee. Really depressing. :(
Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2010 by mchaput21
These are amazing. I make them all the time. It makes about 2 dozen, so I often put the remaining in the freezer to reheat whenever I need a little appetizer or side dish. They are best reheated in the oven or toaster oven, rather than the microwave.
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