Ranch Bacon and Cheese Gougeres
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 35 min
- Total: 45 min
- Servings: 30
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Ingredients (7)
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1 cup whole milk
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 eggs at room temperature
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1½ cups grated gouda cheese or mild cheddar cheese
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3–4 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled
Steps (4)
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Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
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Step 2
Place the milk, ½ cup water, butter and seasoning mix in a pot and place over high heat. and bring to a boil. Add flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until batter comes together and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 4–5 minutes.
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Step 3
Transfer dough to stand mixer that is equipped with paddle attachment (or you can use an electric hand mixer with a large bowl) and allow dough to rest and cool slightly for 2 minutes. With the mixer running on medium speed, add eggs, one at a time, followed by cheese and bacon.
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Step 4
Using a small cookie scoop (approximately 1 tablespoon), scoop batter onto the prepared baking sheets approximately 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F, rotate baking sheets and continue baking for approximately 15–20 minutes or until golden.
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For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.For dips, make and enjoy your dip creation. Then, refrigerate within 2 hours or discard.
