*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Chiles Relleno Puffs

Recipe By     : Laura Hunter
Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  cup           butter -- room temperature
   1 1/4  cups          flour
   2      cups          Monterey Jack cheese -- shredded
     1/2  cup           green chili pepper, roasted,peeled, seeded --
diced
                        (or 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies) -- drained
     1/8  teaspoon      garlic powder
   2      tablespoons   Parmesan cheese

Combine butter and flour in a food processor bowl or blender container.
 Process until well mixed.  Add Monterey Jack cheese, chilies and garlic
powder.  Process until well mixed.  Form dough into 3/4" balls; roll in
Parmesan cheese.  Place on a greased baking sheet.  Bake in a 375 oven
about
15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm.  Makes 36.

To make ahead, form dough into balls; place on a baking sheet & freeze
until
firm.  Place in freezer bag.  Store up to 2 weeks.  To bake, place on a
greased baking sheet.  Bake in 375 oven for 18 to 20 minutes.

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