Red Pepper Gougeres (Cheese Puffs) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Gougeres are delicate, miniature cheese puffs. They are a popular addition to special ocassions, like cocktail parties and brilliant eaten with a Pastis aperitif. Ingredients:
15 tablespoons water |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
8 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
4 large eggs |
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/3 cup red pepper, drained, chopped roasted |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large saucepan, bring water, mustard, butter, and salt to a rapid, rolling boil. Make sure all the butter is melted, and then add flour. Stir the mixture for 20-30 seconds, until a sticky dough ball forms and begins pulling away from the sides of the pan. Reduce heat to low-medium heat and cook, stirring, for 90 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes.
3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, along with the cheese, red peppers, and black peppers. Place heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, for 25-30 minutes. The gougeres are done when they are a deep golden brown and puffed. Serve immediately.
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