Like fluffy, cheesy clouds with crispy toasted cheese bottoms, these savory white cheddar cheese puffs make a perfect party appetizer! They’re easier to prepare than you might think, and freeze beautifully for a perfect make-ahead party snack.

These cheesy little puffs will perk up any party! Serve piled on a platter with bowls of homemade apple butter or tomato peach jam for a sweet and savory combination you’ll simply adore.

When it comes to party appetizers, cheese is king.

But instead of setting out a boring old cheese plate, why not make something a little more… unique?

These white cheddar gougères (if I ever spell that right on the first try, accent and all, it will be a miracle) are like a savory little puff of pastry heaven. While cheese puffs are traditionally made with Gruyère, Comté or Emmentaler cheese (more accents, oh dear), we opted instead for the accent-less but no less delicious sharp white cheddar.

Just be careful, these puffs are so light and airy and flavorful you might find you’ve just devoured half a dozen of them without a second thought.

Cheese puffs are lovely served with a lightly spiced apple butter (for the same reason that cheddar crusts for apple pies are so popular, the flavor combination is simply smashing). If you wanted to go a more savory route you could serve them with a bowl of homemade marinara sauce or even something like a sour cream dip.

I mean, when it comes to dip options, why stop at one?

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