Gougère, a delightful French cheese puff, is a versatile culinary creation that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. These delicate pastries are made from choux pastry, a mixture of flour, butter, eggs, and water, which is then flavored with cheese and baked until golden brown. The result is a light and airy pastry with a crispy exterior and a soft, cheesy interior. This article presents a collection of mouthwatering gougère recipes that showcase the endless possibilities of this classic French dish.
From the classic Gougère with Mushrooms and Ham, featuring a savory filling of sautéed mushrooms, tender ham, and a creamy cheese sauce, to the unique Gougères with Spinach and Feta, bursting with the flavors of fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and nutty pine nuts, these recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every palate. The article also includes a vegetarian delight, Gougères with Roasted Vegetables, filled with a vibrant medley of roasted peppers, zucchini, and sun-dried tomatoes, and a decadent dessert variation, Chocolate Gougères, filled with a rich chocolate ganache and topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes make it easy to recreate these gourmet delights at home, impressing your friends and family with your culinary skills.
HAM STEAKS WITH GRUYERE, BACON & MUSHROOMS
This meat-lover's breakfast has a big "wow" factor. It's one of my favorites because the Gruyere, bacon and fresh mushrooms in the topping are a great combination.-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean., In same skillet, cook ham over medium heat 3 minutes. Turn; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Cook, covered, 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and ham is heated through. Serve with mushroom mixture. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 1576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
LINGUINE WITH MUSHROOMS & HAM
This is one of our favorite pasta dishes. I use honey ham from the deli and it really gives the dish good flavor. For reheating leftovers, add a little extra cream and simmer over medium low heat on stove.
Provided by SWEET-UMZ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- Melt butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until tender. Reduce heat, and slowly stir in cream. Continue cooking until sauce has thickened, add ham and basil, and simmer for 10 more minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss linguine with cream sauce, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 145.8 mg, Fat 42.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 423.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
CREAMY MUSHROOM HAM & POTATOES
Everyone loves these potatoes and always comes back for more. I like the comforting main dish because it uses only seven ingredients and is finished in the slow cooker.-Traci Meadows, Monett, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk and parsley. In a greased 3-qt. slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes, onion, ham, cheese and soup mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GOUGERES WITH HAM
All you need to make gougeres, the French version of a cheese puff, is a good choux pastry recipe, add cheese and, in this case, ham and that's it! Gougeres are generally used as an aperitif, but my children love to eat them with vegetable soup!
Provided by Aeroz
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture boils, remove from heat and pour in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour in a single motion. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until well combined. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, until a smooth, sticky paste forms. Mix Gruyere cheese and ham into the dough until well combined.
- Drop large tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving ample space between each dollop, as gougeres will rise during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed up, about 20 minutes. Transfer gougeres to a plate and allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CREAMY HAM & MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE
Use up the leftovers in your fridge with this hearty family supper dish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then melt a little butter in a large saucepan. Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
- Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken. Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese, then season to taste.
- Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 89 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.58 milligram of sodium
MUSHROOM GOUGERE
Adapted from Classic Home Cooking cookbook, this is rich and delicious! French, New England, South, Mid West, Mid Atlantic
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the choux pastry:.
- Sift the flour with a pinch of salt. Put the measured water and butter into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and add the flour. Beat well until the mixture is smooth and glossy and leaves the side of the pan clean. Leave it to cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs and cheese, if using, into the flour mixture until it's smooth and glossy. Make the gougere by buttering a large shallow ovenproof dish and lightly pressing the choux pastry around the edge, leaving a hole in the middle. Cover and chill while preparing the filling.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the mushrooms, and cook gently for 3 to 4 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and gradually blend in the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring until the mixture thickens. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the mushrooms to the pan and add the tarragon, salt and pepper to taste. Pour into the middle of the choux ring and bake in a 425*F. oven for 35-40 minutes, until well risen and golden. Garnish with tarragon, and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 312.4, Sodium 340.4, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 22.2
SAUTEED MUSHROOMS WITH SMOKED HAM
Categories Mushroom Side Sauté Lemon Ham Fall Chive Shallot Bon Appétit Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place dried mushrooms in medium bowl; add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 45 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to work surface; reserve mushroom soaking liquid. Chop mushrooms.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add button mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are brown and juices evaporate, about 12 minutes. Add porcini mushrooms; stir 1 minute. Transfer mushroom mixture to medium bowl.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and next 3 ingredients. Sauté until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add mushroom mixture and 1/2 cup mushroom soaking liquid, leaving behind any sediment. Cover and simmer until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally and adding more soaking liquid if mixture is dry, about 20 minutes. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
- Transfer mushroom mixture to serving bowl. Garnish with parsley sprigs.
- Dried porcini mushrooms are available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and many supermarkets.
CLASSIC GOUGèRES
These classic gougères are cheesier than many others, with a crunchy, salty crust from a sprinkling of Parmesan just before baking. Take care to serve these straight from the oven when they are still hot and a little gooey in the center. If you want to make these ahead, you can freeze them after forming them into balls, but before baking (it's easiest to freeze them directly on the baking sheet if you've got the freezer space). Then bake them while still frozen, adding a few minutes onto the baking time.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, finger foods, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 5 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees, and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water, butter, salt and cayenne to a boil. Stir in flour all at once and cook, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon, until dough pulls away from the sides of the pot, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Scrape dough into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat with a paddle until cooled slightly, about 30 seconds. (Or you can do this with a wooden spoon if you beat vigorously.) Add one egg at a time, letting each one incorporate before adding the next. Mix in Gruyère and continue to beat until it is mostly melted into batter.
- Transfer batter to a large, sealable plastic bag, and snip off 3/4 inch from one corner. Pipe 2-teaspoon-sized balls, spaced 1-inch apart, onto baking sheets. Or use a spoon to form the balls. Sprinkle Parmesan on top, and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue to bake until golden and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 30, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 30 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HAM, CHEESE & MUSHROOM TURNOVERS
A puff pastry turnover is always a good way of using leftovers - adapt the recipe to whatever cheese you've got
Provided by Good Food team
Time 1h40m
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- The first thing to do is to make a thick white sauce that will be the base of the turnover filling. Bring the milk to a simmer, then add the butter and flour paste. Whisk the paste into the simmering milk and allow it to boil for 3-4 mins, whisking gently all the time to prevent it from catching. You should now have a very thick white sauce. Cool the sauce in a bowl. Fry the mushrooms in the oil for 3-5 mins until golden, then leave to cool.
- Place the ham, cheese and mushrooms into a bowl, then gradually add the white sauce until everything is well coated. Finally, add the herbs.
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to about the thickness of a £1 coin and cut out 4 saucer-size rounds (about 18cm wide), re-rolling the trimmings if you need to. Brush the edges of each round with beaten egg. Spoon the mixture onto 1 side of each round, then fold over and seal the edges well. The turnovers can now be frozen for up to 1 month. Brush the turnover with the remaining egg, then chill for 30 mins.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the turnovers on a baking sheet and bake for about 35 mins until puffed up and golden. Leave to cool slightly and enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Fat 55 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 2.78 milligram of sodium
GOURGERE WITH MUSHROOMS AND HAM
Steps:
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet. Saute onion until soft, but not browned. Add mushrooms and continue cooking for 2 minutes longer. Add chicken broth and water: mix well. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 4 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Add tomato strips and ham strips. Set aside. To make the pate a choux, heat water and butter in a large saucepan until the butter melts. Bring water to a boil, add flour, salt and pepper all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball in center of pan, about one minute. Allow mixture to cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. This beating is important or gougere will not puff. Stir in grated cheese. I suppose a cuisinart would make quick work of this! Butter an 11 or 12 inch ovenproof skillet or shallow baking dish. Spoon the pate a choux in a ring around the ege, leaving the center open. Pour the ham, tomato and mushroom filling into the center and sprinkle with remainint 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese. Bake at 400 debrees for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the gougere is puffed and brown and the filling is bubbling. Serve at once. Note: great wtih fresh fruit and pecan rolls.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your gougères. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't Overwork the Dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together and then stop.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to develop the flavor and makes it easier to handle.
- Bake the Gougères Until They're Golden Brown: The gougères should be golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Overbaking will make them dry and tough.
- Serve the Gougères Warm: Gougères are best served warm, right out of the oven. You can also reheat them in a warm oven or toaster oven.
Conclusion:
Gougères are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're quick and easy to make, and they can be filled with a variety of different ingredients. So next time you're looking for a tasty treat, give gougères a try!
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