Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs

Chef John's recipe for gougeres, French cheese puffs, are made with sharp Cheddar cheese and are as easy to make as they are delicious.

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1/2 cup water

1/4 cup butter

1 pinch salt

1/2 cup flour

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.

Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs

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