Gougères (Cheese Puffs)
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Dan Goldberg
These puffs are perfect for parties, especially when paired with champagne. Cook Time: 40 minutes.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. Heat butter and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture comes to a simmer.
Step 2
2
Turn heat to low, add flour, and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball that pulls away from pan sides, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat.
Step 3
3
Add eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each. Dough will separate after each addition; keep stirring until it forms a smooth paste.
Step 4
4
Stir in gruyère cheese, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5
5
Drop mixture in heaping tablespoonfuls onto 2 buttered baking sheets. Bake until puffed and brown, about 30 minutes. Cut slits in sides of puffs, return to oven, and lower heat to 350°. Bake 10 minutes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
5 eggs
1 cup grated gruyère cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. Heat butter and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture comes to a simmer.
Step 2
2
Turn heat to low, add flour, and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball that pulls away from pan sides, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat.
Step 3
3
Add eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each. Dough will separate after each addition; keep stirring until it forms a smooth paste.
Step 4
4
Stir in gruyère cheese, parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5
5
Drop mixture in heaping tablespoonfuls onto 2 buttered baking sheets. Bake until puffed and brown, about 30 minutes. Cut slits in sides of puffs, return to oven, and lower heat to 350°. Bake 10 minutes.
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