PEPPER CHEESE & CHIVE GOUGERE

By LisaRich

(GOO ZHAIR) A CHEESE FLAVORED CREAM PUFF PASTRY

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning*
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 4 LAND O LAKES® All-Natural Eggs
• 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Hot Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly spray baking sheets with no-stick cooking spray.

Combine water and butter in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil (5 to 7 minutes). Add flour, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Add 1 egg at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheese and chives.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Top each with about 1/2 teaspoon remaining cheese. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until puffed and browned. Serve warm.