Cheese Puffs Stuffed with Prosciutto Recipe

Cheese Puffs Stuffed with Prosciutto!Also known as Gougeres, these light puffs can be served as small bites or as a vessel for meat, cheese or other savory stuffing!

Prep time: 30 minutes

Makes 40 bite size puffs

Ingredients1 cup milk

1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)

1 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary (optional)

Pinch of nutmeg

4 extra large eggs

½ cup grated Gruyère cheese + extra for sprinkling

¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1 egg + 1 teaspoon water for egg wash

1/3 pound prosciutto

Step 1 - Prepare DoughIn a medium saucepan heat milk, butter and seasonings over medium heat until scalded.

Add flour all at once and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture comes together. Continue to cook over low heat for another 2 minutes.

Put mixture immediately into a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add eggs and cheeses, and pulse until dough is smooth and thick (eggs should be well incorporated).

Step 2 - Shape Dough into PuffsLine 2 baking sheets with parchment paper

Use two spoons to scoop out mixture into one inch diameter balls

Place puffs on baking sheets approx. 1 ½ inches apart (puffs will increase in size when baked)

Shape puffs into rounds with damp fingers

Step 3 – Brush, Bake, Stuff, & Serve

Cook’s note: Unstuffed puffs can be frozen in a plastic bag and reheated at 425 degrees for 5 minutes

Brush tops of each puff lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with cheese

Bake puffs in hot oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes

Serve as is, or stuff with prosciutto or (other savory meat or cheese)

To stuff, cut puffs horizontally through the middle, open and place small slice of prosciutto or other savory stuffing inside

Serve and Enjoy!

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