Cheese Puffs
Golden, airy cheese puffs with a crisp exterior and soft, cheesy center. Perfect for dipping in warm tomato sauce.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup gruyere cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 4 tbsp butter, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add 1 cup flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Beat in 3 eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.
- 5
Stir in 1 cup grated gruyere and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined. The dough should be glossy and stiff.
- 6
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Do not open the oven during baking.
- 8
Serve warm with 1 cup tomato sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon
- mixing bowl
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