Red Pepper Gougeres (Cheese Puffs)

Name: Red Pepper Gougeres (Cheese Puffs)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Lavender Lynn

"Gougeres are delicate, miniature cheese puffs. They are a popular addition to special ocassions, like cocktail parties and brilliant eaten with a Pastis aperitif."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 10

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

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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.
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.