BACON, GARLIC AND THYME GOUGERES
Yield 15 puffs
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat eggs and egg white in measuring cup or small bowl; you should have 1/2 cup (discard excess). Set aside. Fry minced bacon over medium heat until almost crisp, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Drain mixture through small strainer, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Set aside. Bring water, butter, bacon fat, milk, and salt to boil in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring once or twice. When mixture reaches full boil, immediately remove saucepan from heat and stir in flour until combined. Return saucepan to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly shiny, about 3 minutes (paste should register 175 to 180 degrees on instant-read thermometer). Immediately transfer mixture to food processor and process with feed tube open for 10 seconds to cool slightly. With machine running, gradually add eggs in a steady stream. When all eggs have been added, scrape down sides of bowl and add Gruyère and cayenne to food processor. Process for 30 seconds until a smooth, thick, sticky paste forms. Pulse bacon-garlic mixture and thyme into batter until mixed. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper; set sheet aside. Fill a large pastry bag with paste. Twist top of bag and pipe paste onto prepared baking sheet into 16 evenly spaced 2-inch mounds. Use back of teaspoon dipped in bowl of cold water to even out shape and smooth surface of piped mounds. Bake 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and continue to bake until golden brown and fairly firm, 12 to 14 minutes longer. Remove baking sheet from oven. With paring knife, cut 3/4-inch slit into side of each puff to release steam; return to oven, turn off oven, and prop oven door open with handle of wooden spoon. After 10 minutes, transfer puffs to wire rack. Serve warm.
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Ahmed Shakil
ahmed.s@aol.comI'm not a big fan of thyme, so I omitted it from the recipe. The gougeres were still delicious.
Bonnie Bigler
bonnie-b@gmail.comThese gougeres were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Cerrylino “cerbits” Bitagara
cbitagara@gmail.comI've been making these gougeres for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect party food.
unicorn squad
squad69@gmail.comThese gougeres were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Khadim Jan
j_k@hotmail.co.ukI made these gougeres for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
MD. SABID KHAN
m97@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and my gougeres turned out perfectly. They were so delicious!
MD kton
kton-m@hotmail.comI thought these gougeres were just okay. They weren't as flavorful as I expected.
Prasanna Siriwardhana
p91@yahoo.comThese gougeres were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my friends loved them.
Abdul Qayyum Abdul Qayyum
q-a17@hotmail.co.ukI've never made gougeres before, but these were so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Allan Jenny
a_jenny93@gmail.comThese gougeres were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so light and fluffy.
Md Bappe
bappe_md83@yahoo.comI was a bit skeptical about making these gougeres, but I'm so glad I did! They were so delicious and easy to make.
Cleo Averitte
cleo-averitte20@yahoo.comThese gougeres are the perfect combination of cheesy, garlicky, and herbaceous. I love the addition of thyme.
Abo Nayem
n.abo36@gmail.comI've made these gougeres several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect appetizer or snack.
Ak hassen
ha35@yahoo.comThese gougeres were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.