Oooh, cheese puff bake 😍 — cozy, crunchy on top, melty in the middle, and dangerously easy. This is one of those dump-and-bake comfort dishes that disappears fast.
🧀 Cheese Puff Bake (Easy & Crowd-Pleasing)
Ingredients
- 1 bag cheese puffs (about 8–10 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby-Jack, or a mix)
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional add-ins
- Cooked bacon bits
- Diced ham or sausage
- Green onions
- A pinch of garlic powder or paprika
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease an 8×8 baking dish.
2️⃣ Layer the base
Spread cheese puffs evenly in the dish.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over them.
3️⃣ Mix the custard
In a bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble
Pour mixture evenly over cheese puffs.
Top with remaining shredded cheese (and any add-ins).
5️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes, until puffed, golden, and set in the center.
6️⃣ Rest & serve
Let sit 5 minutes before serving (it firms up slightly).
What it tastes like
- Outside: golden, lightly crispy
- Inside: soft, cheesy, almost like a savory bread pudding
- Comfort level: maximum
Pro tips
- Use plain cheese puffs, not flavored
- Don’t crush them — whole puffs give the best texture
- For extra crunch, broil 1–2 minutes at the end
If you want, I can make:
- A breakfast cheese puff bake
- A loaded bacon-jalapeño version
- Or a kid-friendly 5-ingredient version
Just say the word 🧀🔥
