Red Pepper Asiago Gougere Cheese Bites
Irresistibly light and packed with bold, savory flavors, these Red Pepper Asiago Gougère Cheese Bites are the ultimate appetizer to impress your guests. Made from a classic French pâte à choux dough, these delicate bites are infused with the nutty richness of freshly grated Asiago cheese, a hint of spice from cayenne pepper, and the sweet smokiness of roasted red peppers. Perfectly crisp on the outside and airy on the inside, they’re finished with a bright pop of fresh chives, making each bite as flavorful as it is elegant. Ready in under an hour, these gourmet cheese puffs are perfect for cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or as an indulgent snack. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Asiago cheese (freshly grated)
- 0.5 cup roasted red peppers (diced and patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, salt, and cayenne pepper. Heat over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Continue stirring for another 1-2 minutes to cook off excess moisture. Remove from heat.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Using a hand mixer or a spatula, beat the eggs into the dough one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should become glossy and smooth.
Fold in the Asiago cheese, diced roasted red peppers, and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
Using a piping bag fitted with a large round tip or two spoons, drop small mounds of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the gougeres are puffed, golden brown, and crisp. Do not open the oven door during baking, as this may cause them to collapse.
Remove from the oven and cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 968 mg | 323% | |
| Sodium | 2574 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 66.1 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 776 mg | 17% | |
*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.
