GOUGERES

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I brought the recipe for these gougeres back from a trip to Nice, France. The original called for Gruyere cheese, but I found that Gouda is a more budget-friendly alternative. These puffs are a wonderful bite-sized treat. If you have leftovers, float a few of these gems on a bowl of soup in place of croutons. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded regular or smoked Gouda cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
1/3 cup shredded regular or smoked Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large heavy saucepan, bring first 4 ingredients to a rolling boil. Remove from heat; add flour all at once and beat until blended. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring vigorously until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and forms a ball, about 3 minutes., Transfer to a large bowl; beat 1 minute to cool slightly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until shiny. Beat in cheese, chives and nutmeg. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets., For topping, whisk together egg and water; brush lightly over tops. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until puffed, firm and golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm. , Freeze option: Freeze unbaked puffs on parchment-lined baking sheets until firm; transfer to resealable freezer bags and return to freezer. To use, place frozen puffs on parchment-lined baking sheets. Top and bake as directed, increasing time by 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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