leftover mashed potatoes from yesterday were used to make this quick and simple side dish. If you don’t have any leftovers, you may also make them with grated potatoes.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 42 mins |
| Total Time: | 52 mins |
| Servings: | 15 |
| Yield: | 30 cheese puffs |
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup grated Gruyere cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese
- 3 eggs, or more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine water, butter, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately add flour. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Return pan to heat and stir to let excess moisture evaporate, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scoop dough into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Let cool slightly.
- Add 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, cayenne, and black pepper to the dough. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. If mixture still clings to the beaters, add a fourth egg.
- Pipe or spoon tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto a the prepared baking sheet. Add a small pinch of remaining Gruyere cheese on top of each puff.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes more.
- Try not to open the oven during baking.
- They can also be filled. A spoonful of fresh thyme, or any favorite herb could also enhance the flavor.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, and reheated to crisp them up.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 124 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 56 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 35 mg |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
These were surprisingly very easy to make. I made them as the recipe stated and they were great! I’ve never made these before so next time, I may play a little with the spice and try a different cheese. I piped these out into straws and I think they would be great dippers for a tomato soup. I will be making these again.