Italian Pepperoni Cheese Puffs

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup pepperoni, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded (can use Romano or Pecorino)
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
3. Set aside.
4. In a large saucepan, combine water and shortening.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Add flour all at once stirring vigorously.
7. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Cool for 10 minutes.
10. Add eggs, one at a time beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition.
11. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and pepper.
12. Drop by rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
13. Position the two baking sheets on separate oven racks.
14. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until firm and golden brown, switching oven racks halfway thru baking.
15. Transfer to a wire rack.
16. Repeat, as needed, for remaining dough.
17. Serve warm.
18. If desired, serve with pizza sauce.

water, shortening, flour, eggs, pepperoni, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-pepperoni-cheese-puffs-278512 (may not work)