Chiles Relleno Puffs

Ingredients:

• 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

Preparation:

• 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.