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Cheese Gougere

1/2 cup (3oz) Muenster, Swiss or Gouda Cheese, cut into small cubes
3 large Eggs
2/3 cup Flour
6 Tbsp Butter or Margarine
2/3 cup water
1/4 tsp salt

In a medium saucepan bring water and butter to a rolling boil. Remove from heat & immediately
add flour & salt. Beat with a wooden spoon until well blended. Return to medium-low heat;
beat 1 - 2 minutes or until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan & forms a ball. Remove from
heat & COOL 5 minutes. Beat in eggs with a wooden spoon, 1 egg at a time, beating well until
the dough is smooth and glossy. Blend in cheese. Dampen baking sheet with cold water. Drop large
dollops of dough to forma ring making sure the sides of the dollops touch. Bake in a Pre-heated,
400° degree oven for 30 minutes or until puffed & golden brown. Loosen & serve immediately.

Serves 4.

 

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