Cheese Puffs

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1-1/4 cups shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, salt and cayenne to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in Gruyere and mustard.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min.