Instructions

Gougères

1. Preheat oven to 425 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper, set aside.
2. In a pot, combine water and butter. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
3. When all the butter is melted, remove the pot from the heat and add all of the flour at once.
4. Stir vigorously to combine.
5. Place the pot back over low heat and cook the flour mixture for 2 – 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
6. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
7. Using a wooden spoon, mix in eggs one at a time being sure to fully incorporate each egg before adding the next.
8. When all the eggs are thoroughly mixed in, add 1 cup of the cheese (reserving ¼ cup for topping), the black pepper, nutmeg, and grainy Dijon mustard. Stir until combined.
9. Pipe or scoop 1” balls of the batter onto the baking sheet. Add a pinch of the remaining grated cheese on top of each ball.
10. Place in the preheated oven for 22 – 24 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Remove cooked gougères to a wire rack to cool.
12. Enjoy as is, or stuff with a filling such as an Egg Salad.

Egg Salad Filling

1. Place cooked eggs into a bowl and mash with a fork.
2. Add remaining ingredients and combine.