Description
Gougères are delightful French cheese puffs made with a savory choux pastry dough mixed with Gruyère cheese, creating a crispy and flavorful appetizer that is perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dough: In a saucepan, combine butter, water, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and add flour. Stir until a smooth dough forms. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl.
- Beat in Eggs: Let the dough cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in Gruyère cheese.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Gougères are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be frozen and reheated at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes until crisp and warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gougère
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
