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.
Provided by College Girl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 50 puffs, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Adjust rack to the middle of an oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
- Combine water, milk, butter, salt, and ham in a heavy, medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.).
- 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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 132.8, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.3
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Marwan Elsayad
[email protected]I loved these puffs! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Dakayla Monroe
[email protected]These puffs were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would use less butter next time.
Anthony Okwudiri
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in these puffs. The cheese, ham, and bread were all perfect together.
Innocent Mogin
[email protected]These puffs were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less ham next time.
Celine Endum
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the puffs to brown. I think I might have baked them at too low of a temperature.
ESAMM FAROUQ SALIM ABU-HADBA DAVI,SJHONKENNEDY
[email protected]I loved these puffs! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Evagalion Diver
[email protected]These Croque Monsieur Puffs were a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would use less butter next time.
Paris Bobo
[email protected]I made these puffs for my kids and they loved them! They were so easy to eat and they tasted great. I will definitely be making these again.
Victor Recio
[email protected]These puffs were amazing! I used a combination of Gruyère and Emmental cheese, and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Ghulam hussain Hussain
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the puffs to rise. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Daegan Mcdonald
[email protected]These Croque Monsieur Puffs were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I would use less cheese next time.
Joshua Wells
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the puffs turned out great! I used a regular muffin pan and they still came out perfect. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.
akandwanaho joab
[email protected]These puffs were delicious! The bread was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making these again.
Noelani
[email protected]I made these Croque Monsieur Puffs for a brunch party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they looked so impressive.
Muhammad khurram Abbas
[email protected]These Croque Monsieur Puffs were a hit! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I used a mini muffin pan to make them, and they turned out perfectly. The filling was creamy and cheesy, and the bread was crispy and golden brown.