Yield: 24 servings
Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This recipe is a favorite! From the French cuisine, Gougères are savory cheese puffs that are sure to impress and make the perfect bite-size appetizers.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 3 oz Butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper
• 1 cup All Purpose Flour
• 3 Eggs
• 1 cup Aged Gruyere, Sharp Cheddar or Gouda
• ½ cup Grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp fresh Rosemary, finely chopped
• ½ tsp fresh Thyme, finely chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

1. Combine the water, butter, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan and bring just to a boil.
2. Add the flour and place over low heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to pull away from the pan and has a glistened look (about 1-2 minutes).
3. Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment. Whip the eggs one by one until all eggs are incorporated, then add the cheese and herbs and mix until thoroughly combined, (approximately 3-5 minutes).
4. Pipe dough onto parchment lined sheet pan (or spoon is fine as well).
5. Gougères are best made in advance and frozen. Fresh or frozen, bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Do not open the oven while they are baking or else they will fall. Serve warm.

Hint: When the gougeres become fragrant, filling the room with the aroma of cheese and herbs, they are 3-5 minutes away from being done.

Take a look at our recommended wine pairing for this recipe below.