Name: Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Water - ½ cup; Butter - ¼ cup; Salt - 1 pinch; Flour - ½ cup; Large eggs - 2; Fresh thyme leaves - 1 teaspoon; Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon; Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided - ½ cup

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Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs

1. Water - ½ cup

2. Butter - ¼ cup

3. Salt - 1 pinch

4. Flour - ½ cup

5. Large eggs - 2

6. Fresh thyme leaves - 1 teaspoon

7. Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon

8. Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided - ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

2. Stage

Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.

3. Stage

Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.

4. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.