Cheese Puffs (Gougeres)
Cheese Puffs - quick and easy Gougeres recipe for puffy, light and airy French cheesy puffs. Loaded with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, so good!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup plain flour
- 4 large egg
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian parsley minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt, and ground black pepper to a boil. Add the flour and stir until it forms a dough. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to dry out the dough.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool slightly. Slowly add the eggs, one at a time, stirring until well combined.
- Add the mozzarella cheese and parsley, and mix well. Using 2 tablespoons, shape each ball of dough and drop it onto the prepared parchment paper, spacing them 1.5 to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm) apart. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce the temperature to 380°F (190°C) and continue baking for another 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use any type of grated cheese or herb for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 gougeres
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 18gougeres | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.