Grougere Cheese Puffs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine the milk and butter. Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add the flour, salt, and pepper and stir quickly with a wooden spoon until smooth, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Remove from heat. Stir in the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.

5. 5

   Stir in the grated Gruyere cheese.

6. 6

   On a parchment-lined baking sheet, drop spoonfuls of the mixture about 1/4-inch apart in a circle, forming a ring.

7. 7

   Place in the oven for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F. Continue baking for 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Do not remove from the oven until they are firm to the touch. Serve warm.