Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs

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These beautiful cheese puffs, gougeres, are as easy as they are delicious. Usually Gruyere cheese is used but I had some very sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese in the fridge, so I decided to use that. As long as you are using a very sharp, full-flavored cheese I don't think you can go wrong. I love gougeres with Gruyere, but I think the extra-sharp Cheddar was just as good.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 pinch salt

  • ½ cup flour

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

  2. Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

84 Calories
6g Fat
4g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 84
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 82mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 25mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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