Gougères (French Cheese Puffs) Recipe
Classic French Gougères are savory, cheesy choux pastry puffs, ideal as an elegant appetizer.
This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 375 F and line two baking sheets.
-
Boil water, butter, and salt in a large saucepan; once butter melts, add flour.
-
Stir the mixture for 1 minute until a sticky dough ball forms and pulls away from the pan.
-
Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continuously, for 1 to 1.5 minutes until the mixture slightly dries, then remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
-
Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
-
Stir in cheeses, nutmeg, and pepper.
-
Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving one inch between each.
-
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden brown and puffed; serve immediately.