Gougeres! (Cheese Puffs)

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Combine 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of whole milk in a medium sized pot.

Add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the pot.

Turn the stove to medium heat and stir until the butter melts.

Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring until foamy.

Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour all at once and mix until combined.

Reduce heat to low or medium low and mix vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pot.

Remove from heat and continue mixing for about 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.

Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.

Once the dough is smooth and velvety, add 6 ounces of shredded gruyere cheese and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, mixing until well combined.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and drop onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.

If any dough balls look wonky, dampen your fingers and reshape them.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway through if necessary.

Let cool slightly before serving, optionally topping with freshly cracked sea salt.

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