Cream Puffs

This is a favorite recipe of mine that I first made in 8th grade home economics class. I still have the recipe and thought I would share it here. There are lots of variations as to what to add or how to serve, so be creative!

Cream Puffs

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour

Preheat oven to 425°.
Heat water and butter together in saucepan till rolling boil.









Stir in flour vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball, approx. 1 minute.









Remove pot from heat, beat in eggs.
Beat mixture continuously until smooth.(Add cheese now if adding, see #1 below.)








Drop by tsp fulls onto greased or nonstick baking sheet about 2" apart.
Bake 15-20 minutes.

Options:
1) stir 1/2 cup grated cheese into mixture once eggs are incorporated. I have also thought about adding salt, Italian seasoning and garlic powder earlier in the recipe, but I haven't tried it yet. I found they needed salt so I sprinkled salt on them before baking. Next time I will try mixing it in (unless I forget again.) You could also try seasonings.

2) slice open and fill with whipping cream or chocolate flavored whipping cream. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate.