Pepper Cheese Chive Gougere
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly airy Pepper Cheese Chive Gougères! These French-inspired savory puffs are made from a classic pâte à choux dough, enriched with shredded Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese, a pop of fresh chives, and a subtle kick of black pepper. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tenderly chewy inside, they’re a delightful blend of elegance and comfort. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, these bite-sized treats are ideal for cocktail parties, brunches, or as a sophisticated snack. Ready in just 45 minutes, these gougères are a surefire way to impress your guests with minimal effort. Keywords: pepper cheese chive gougères, savory choux pastry, French appetizers, cheesy puffs, elegant finger food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 cup Shredded Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dough cool for 3-5 minutes. This prevents the eggs from cooking when added.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough will appear lumpy at first but will smooth out as you mix. The final batter should be smooth and shiny.
Fold in the shredded cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed in the dough.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the gougères are puffed up and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 173 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
