Gougere

Sounds fancy but there're just cheese puffs. I'm not a baker but these are so easy & so good. Great with soup or beans.

1 cup water

6 tablespoons butter

1 cup flour

4 eggs

1 cup gruyere or sharp cheddar cheese

Heat water & butter in pan until boiling, add flour & stir quickly with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball. Beat in the eggs. Don't get discouraged, it looks like it won't work but just keep mixing , it will look like mashed potatoes. Stir in the cheese. Arrange in small mounds on a baking sheet & bake for 30 45 minutes at 425.

You can add other ingredients like herbs, roasted garlic or olives in the center.  Great party treats!