This recipe saved my sanity and kept my kids fed during the last lockdown. These cheesy puffs take about 10 minutes to throw together and there is not a cheese-loving kid on the planet who can resist these. I have even made these successfully when I was out of eggs by substituting one tablespoon of chia seeds, soaked in twice the amount of water, till they expand - a foolproof vegan egg substitute if you ever need one.
![Simply mix the ingredients together for an effortless snack. Photo / NZH](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/5EFPO5QHZNGPZ7PXBGAN74A3YU.jpg?auth=d3cb0506e6e775bc8c241ab4c022b631501af151fc90d06fc4e46edac5cfa879&width=16&height=13&quality=70&smart=true)
You can get creative with these puffs if you like. Add some diced ham, sautéed red capsicum or even some jalapeños for a nice kick. If your kids are anything like mine though, it is best to keep it simple.
![You can make smaller puffs if you like, using a smaller spoon. Photo / NZH](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4EJXYUVCNJZQBRWR2J67JA5D34.jpg?auth=11d93f2f89751281d1086fe4337d839456140b5f24e66a58f195898bf87f963f&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
I often double this recipe as that is how fast these disappear in my house, but try the proportions below to test out that theory in your own home.