Baked Cheese Balls

Method

1. Heat 250 ml water in a non-stick pan, add butter and let it melt and the mixture come to a boil.
2. Add refined flour and salt and stir for 4-5 minutes or till the flour leaves the sides of the pan.
3. Switch off the heat. Transfer this mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
4. Add eggs one by one and mix with a whisk. Add crushed black peppercorns, thyme and processed cheese and mix well. Rest the mixture for 10-15 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 150º C. Line a baking tray with butter paper.
6. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into balls, or scoop out balls and place on the baking tray.
7. Keep the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Arrange them on a serving platter and serve warm.

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