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Gougères (Savory Cheese Puffs)

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup milk

4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter

Large pinch coarse salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, plus more for sprinkling

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Freshly ground pepper

Freshly grated nutmeg

1.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.

2.In a small saucepan, combine the water, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil. Over low heat, add the flour, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms, about 2 minutes. The flour should just begin to coat the bottom of the pan.

3.Transfer to an electric mixer and bowl fitted with a paddle attachment and let cool for a minute. Beat on low speed, adding eggs one at a time. Make sure each egg is thoroughly mixed in before adding the next. Add the Gruyère, mustard, and a pinch each of pepper and nutmeg.

4.Transfer the batter to a large, sealable plastic bag, and snip off 1/2 inch from one corner.

5.Squeeze 2-teaspoon-sized balls onto the baking sheets. (You may use a small ice cream scooper in lieu of the plastic bag method.)

6.Sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top of each ball, and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and continue to bake until golden and cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Serves 6.