Cheddar-Chive Gougeres

Gougeres are a traditional French pastry made with choux dough and typically filled with cheese. They are often served as an appetizer or snack.

This is vegetarian and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Cheddar-Chive Gougeres

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Water
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoon Chives, finely chopped
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and shiny.
6. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper.
7. Using a spoon or a piping bag, drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the gougeres are puffed up and golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 1g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.