Cheese Puffs
  • 1 loaf whole wheat bread

  • 1 8oz pkg. 1/3 less fat or light cream cheese

  • 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1/4 c. egg beaters

  • 1/4 c. grated onion

 

 

 
Directions: 
Preheat oven to broil.   
Cut bread into small round circles by using a shot glass, small cup, or cookie cutter. Discard left over bread crust.
Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil and arrange bread on sheet.
Mix rest of ingredients in a medium bowl. 
Toast on side of bread in oven for about 1 minute. Remove from oven turn over bread and top with 1 tsp prepared mixture.
Brown cheese topped bread slices under broiler for 3-5 minutes. 
Can serve plain or with a garnish topping of a thin apple wedge, tomato, or chives. 
Yields: about 60 puffs
Recipe can be made ahead of time and frozen before final broiling stage.   
Nutrition Information per Puff:  35 calories, 1.4 gm fat, 1.6 gm protein, 0.75 gm fiber