Swiss Potato Puffs

Name: Swiss Potato Puffs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups water; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup mashed potato flakes; 3 large eggs; 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Encourage guests to mingle by serving these cute little morsels. They’re transportable, mess-free and easy to eat in a few bites. —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup mashed potato flakes
3 large eggs
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat.
Combine the flour and potato flakes; slowly stir into pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in cheese.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.