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Bacon Cheese Puffs

Diana
Make mouthwatering cheese puffs with bacon and green onions. Easy to bake, these gougères are perfect for any occasion.
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Servings 24 gougeres
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 tablespoons 4 ounces butter, cut up into small pieces
  • 1 cup 4 ounces flour (fluff, spoon into the measuring cup, and level)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 ounces 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon or pancetta
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Dash salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400 F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine milk, water, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
  • When the water comes to a full boil, add the flour all at once while stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture forms a dough and leaves the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer the dough to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and let it cool for a few minutes. It should be cooled to about 145 F before adding the eggs.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each one before adding the next.
  • Add cheese, bacon or pancetta, green onion, garlic powder, pepper, and salt; mix until blended.
  • Drop dough 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 damp finger so they won't burn.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and nicely browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Keyword bacon, cheese puffs, gougeres
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