Gougères

Name: Gougères
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 35 - 40
Ingredients: 1/2 c. unsalted butter; 1/2 c. whole milk; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp. ground mustard; 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1 c. shredded sharp white cheddar cheese (4 oz.); 2 tbsp. minced fresh chives; Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Prep 10m

Total 10m

Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly snackable, gougères won’t last long on your holiday appetizer table. These little puffs make an elegant accompaniment to prime rib (think Yorkshire pudding) or a great party starter with champagne for Christmas and New Year's Eve. The best part is, they're easy to make and can even be made in advance and frozen until party time! That leaves you more time and energy to focus on all the other finger foods and party dips.