Pepper Cheese Chive Gougere

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistibly airy Pepper Cheese Chive Gougères! These French-inspired savory puffs are made from a classic pâte à choux dough, enriched with shredded Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese, a pop of fresh chives, and a subtle kick of black pepper. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tenderly chewy inside, they’re a delightful blend of elegance and comfort. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, these bite-sized treats are ideal for cocktail parties, brunches, or as a sophisticated snack. Ready in just 45 minutes, these gougères are a surefire way to impress your guests with minimal effort. Keywords: pepper cheese chive gougères, savory choux pastry, French appetizers, cheesy puffs, elegant finger food.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 Large eggs
• 1 cup Shredded Gruyère or sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dough cool for 3-5 minutes. This prevents the eggs from cooking when added.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough will appear lumpy at first but will smooth out as you mix. The final batter should be smooth and shiny.

Step 6

Fold in the shredded cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed in the dough.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the gougères are puffed up and golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(791.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1977.2

Total Fat 153.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1112mg	0%
Sodium 2285.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 69.4g	0%

Vitamin D 184IU	0%
Calcium 1175.5mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 530.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.5%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 19.0%