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Easy French Cheese Puffs (Gougeres)

Big on flavor and easily transportable, Easy French Cheese Puffs are light and airy and make a perfect party appetizer!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 30 puffs
Course: Appetizer, Party
Cuisine: French
Calories: 53
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups Swiss cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with silicon baking sheets or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and black pepper to a boil.
  3. Add the flour all at once and stir until completely incorporated. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. One at a time, add the eggs. Stir well after each addition. Continue stirring until the eggs are completely worked into the mixture.
  5. Add the shredded Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop by 1-inch balls 2 in. apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cold. Store in a covered container or zip top bag. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.3mg

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