Party Puffs
These cheese Party Puffs require just a few ingredients and are ready in just 20 minutes! Each little bread bite is loaded with cheese and fresh garlic!
A 5-INGREDIENT RECIPE
I love these little cheese Party Puffs! They are always a huge hit and it seems like I can never make enough. Seriously, I plan on making one tray and I swear to you, they are the first thing gone and I end up making another tray. People just love them! I love how simple they are to make and that you don’t have to hunt for a bunch of different things. They take just a few ingredients and are ready to go so fast!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
You can sprinkle red pepper flakes or fresh herbs on top
Yes, you can prepare them the day before and bake them just before serving. This is a great appetizer if you are serving a crowd, as you can have many ready-to-go baking sheets waiting in the fridge. I like to make multiple batches of this appetizer and bake them throughout the night, replenishing each platter as it runs out.
Yes, but you will definitely need to work in batches. You don’t have enough space in an Air Fryer basket like you do in the oven, so work in batches, don’t overcrowd them. Keep an eye on them as they bake so you don’t burn them. They’ll bake quickly.
You can keep these in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can freeze this dish in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or in the oven at 350˚F until heated through.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- baguette– sliced. Use any of your favorite deli baguettes.
- mayonnaise– I know, it sounds weird but I really need you to trust me. I use it in my Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe. You don’t even realize these have mayo in them. You don’t taste the mayo as a separate ingredient, it just makes the cheese super creamy. If you don’t like mayo, then this recipe isn’t for you because I have never found a good substitute for it unless you just want to leave it out. Sour cream just makes it too tangy. I suppose you could use butter but again, you’re really missing out on that creaminess if you try to swap it out.
- parmesan cheese– the addition of Parmesan cheese adds a nice, salty flavor to the appetizer. If you don’t like Parmesan, you can use Romano or mozzarella.
- garlic – I prefer using freshly minced garlic as it gives the absolute best flavor. I know using jarred garlic is easier and more convenient, but the fresh garlic is such a star in this recipe that it’s worth the little extra time to mince it up.
- dried parsley– You can use dried or fresh parsley or skip it if you don’t have it on hand.
HOW TO MAKE PARTY PUFFS:
Preheat the oven to 400° F. Slice baguette into ½-inch slices and place each slice onto a large, parchment paper lined baking sheet. Set aside. To a bowl, add the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Mix until combined.
Smear the creamy garlic sauce onto each slice of the baguette (doing your best to get it right to the edges.) Bake on the middle rack for about 10 minutes or until the bread is slightly toasted and the cheese is golden brown.
Top with dried parsley.
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- Cranberry Pinwheels
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- Cheesy Bacon Puffs
- Crock Pot Party Meatballs
- The Best Party Chex Mix
Party Puffs
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) baguette (estimate about 21 slices)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (or romano cheese)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- dried parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Slice 1 (6 ounce) baguette into ½-inch slices and place each slice onto a large, parchment paper lined baking sheet. Set aside.
- To a bowl, add 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and 5 garlic cloves, minced. Mix until combined.
- Smear the creamy garlic sauce onto each slice of the baguette (doing your best to get it right to the edges)
- Bake on the middle rack for about 10 minutes or until the bread is slightly toasted and the cheese is golden brown.
- Top with dried parsley then enjoy!
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Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Nutrition
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Turned out perfect.
Could I sub garlic powder for the minced garlic as my family is not a fan of garlic. These look yummy
You can. I think you lose a lot of the flavor though that makes these so good 🙂
these look great. will be making them as soon as I get the grated cheese . I have gluten free baguettes in the freezer. I am 82 and really enjoy your site.
Hi Marie! I am so happy you are here! Please let me know how these turn out for you – I hope you love them!