Dinner for 2
French Cheese Puffs
These French cheese puffs cook a butter-flour dough, mix in eggs and Gruyere, and bake until golden and airy.
$8.73for 4 servings
$2.18 per serving$8.73 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 3, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
FrenchVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 5 | $1.50Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.36 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated gruyere cheese
- 5 large eggs
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with cooking oil or parchment.
- Boil the water, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour all at once and stir for 2 minutes, until the dough pulls from the pan.
- Cool the dough for 5 minutes, then beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the Gruyere.
- Drop tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 425 F.
- Lower the oven to 375 F and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until puffed and golden.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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