Appetizer for 24
Cheese Gougères
These savory cheese pastry puffs cook first at high heat, then finish lower until golden, hollow, and fully set.
Typical price
$0.66for 4 servings
$0.17 per serving$0.66 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.98 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Flour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with baking paper.
- Boil the water, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms, then cook it for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Cool the dough for 5 minutes, beat in the eggs one at a time, and stir in the cheese.
- Pipe or spoon 24 mounds onto the sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10 minutes, lower the oven to 350°F, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and firm.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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