Bacon Cheese Puffs
Make mouthwatering cheese puffs with bacon and green onions. Easy to bake, these gougères are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup water
- 8 tbsp butter, cut up into small pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (4 ounces)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup crumbled cooked bacon or pancetta
- ¼ cup chopped green onion (optional)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine milk, water, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.1/2 cup milk | 1/2 cup water | 8 tbsp butter
- When the water mixture comes to a full boil, add the flour all at once while stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture forms a dough, pulls away from the sides of the pan, and leaves a light film on the bottom. Remove from the heat.1 cup all-purpose flour (4 ounces)
- Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Let it cool for a few minutes, until it is warm but not hot, about 145°F, before adding the eggs.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each one before adding the next. The dough may look broken at first, but it will smooth out.4 large eggs
- Add cheese, bacon or pancetta, green onion (if using), garlic powder, pepper, and salt; mix until blended.1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese | 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon or pancetta | 1/4 cup chopped green onion (optional) | 1/4 tsp garlic powder | 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper | 1/8 tsp fine salt
- Drop the dough in 1 1/2-inch mounds onto the baking sheets or pipe it using a large, round tip.
- If you have any peaks on top of the dough mounds, lightly tamp them down with a dampened finger so they won't burn.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until puffed, deep golden brown, and firm to the touch. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip: If you aren't able to weigh the flour, make sure you sift it or fluff it well before spooning it into the 1-cup measure, and then level it off with the back of a knife.
Tip: Drain the cooked bacon or pancetta well so extra grease doesn’t weigh down the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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