Ingredients
Dipping Sauce:
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½ cup cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup crème fraîche
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2 tablespoons minced green onions, plus some for garnish
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1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Puffs:
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4 strips bacon
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⅔ cup water
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon bacon fat
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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⅔ cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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½ cup finely diced jalapeno peppers
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2 ounces shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
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2 cups vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed
Directions
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Make the dipping sauce: Mix cream cheese, crème fraîche, green onions, and lime juice together in a bowl. If mixture seems too thick, add enough water to thin it to your preferred consistency.
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Make the puffs: Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble or finely chop. Drain fat from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon.
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Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add cold water, butter, reserved bacon fat, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer; reduce heat to medium. Pour in flour all at once. Stir to mix and mash with a wooden spoon until dough starts to pull together, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
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When dough is cool, whisk in 1 egg. Mixture will separate slightly. Continue whisking in first egg until mixture pulls back together. Repeat with the second egg. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add diced jalapeño, bacon pieces, shredded cheese, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spatula. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Using a small scoop, scoop out rounds of dough. Drop rounds of dough into hot oil and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Work in batches if necessary. Transfer to a cooling rack.
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Serve with dipping sauce garnished with a few green onion slices.
Tips
Sour cream may be used in place of crème fraîche in this recipe.
Editor's Note:
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
275 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 275 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 55% |
Cholesterol 97mg | 32% |
Sodium 486mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 8g | 15% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 76mg | 6% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 99mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.