Cheese Puffs
These cheddar cheese puffs make a perfect cocktail party app! Also known as "gougeres," they're light as air and so snack-able!
Servings: 60 puffs (approx.)
Calories: 32kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs (large)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (I used extra-sharp cheddar), plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Place the water, milk, butter, and salt in a medium pot and cook over low heat until the butter is melted and the liquid is simmering.
- Add the flour, all at once, stirring over low heat until the dough forms a ball.
- Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, and beat in the eggs one at a time, allowing each one to fully incorporate in before adding the next.
- Fold in the cheese, garlic powder, and dry mustard.
- Spoon or pipe 1-inch balls onto the prepared baking sheets, and bake for 25 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned on the bottoms.
Notes
For more info on how to make pate a choux pastry, click here: Simply Perfect Pate a Choux (and be sure to check out the comments section; there's lots of great info there!).
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg