Ingredients
-
1/2
-
1/2
-
6
-
1/2
-
1/2
-
1
-
4
-
3/4
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
Directions
Croque Monsieur Puffs, My latest crush is this new incarnation of gourgeres, or cheese puffs These were inspired by the classic French ham-and-cheese sandwich, Croque Monsieur If you’re serving only one thing with cocktails before dinner, it would have to be these heavenly puffs They’re perfect for popping in between sips of a Pear Thyme Fizz or Peach 75 ** Make sure you use an exciting gruyere cheese or possibly with cheddar jack for a little kick , Great directions and they came out perfect! Thanks for posting!
Discover ground-breaking new supplements! SHOP & SAVE
Steps
|
1
Done
|
Adjust Rack to the Middle of an Oven and Preheat to 400 Degrees. |
|
2
Done
|
Combine Water, Milk, Butter, Salt, and Ham in a Heavy, Medium Saucepan. Bring to a Boil Over Medium-High Heat. |
|
3
Done
|
All at Once, Add the Flour and Stir in Quickly With a Wooden Spoon. Keep Stirring-the Mixture Will Come Away Form the Sides of the Pan and Become Thick and Stiff. Keep Stiring and Turning Over For About 1 Minute (you Want It to Dry Out a Bit). |
|
4
Done
|
Transfer the Dough to an Electric Mixer, and Turn Mixer on Medium-High Speed. Add 1 Egg and as Soon as It Is Partially Incorporated, Increase Mixer Speed to High. Add the Remaining Eggs, One at a Time When the Previous Egg Is Well Incorporated. the Mixture Should Be Smooth. Mix in the Cheese and Chives. |
|
5
Done
|
If You Have a Strong Arm, the Dough Can Also Be Mixed by Hand With a Wooden Spoon in a Mixing Bowl. Proceed as Directed, and Be Sure to Beat the Dough Until Smooth Before Mxing in the Cheese and Chives. Let the Mixture Cool For About 10 Minutes. |
|
6
Done
|
Meanwhile, Line Baking Sheets With Parchment Paper or Spray Them With Cooking Spray. (watch the Puff Bottomes Closely to Prevent Over-Browning If not Using Parchment.) by Heaping Teaspoonfuls, Drop the Mixture Onto Baking Sheets in Little Balls, Spaced Apart. They Shoud Be the Size of Large Marbles or Jaw-Breakers. (you Can Also Pipe Them Out Using a Pastry Bag.). |
|
7
Done
|
Bake For About 20 to 25 Minutes, or Until Golden. Serve Warm. You Can Bake These a Few Hours in Advance and Reheat in the Oven as Well! |
