Hickory-Bacon and Roasted-Corn Gougères
- Number of Servings: 35
Ingredients
6 hickory-smoked bacon slices3/4 cup corn (from 2 medium ears)1 cup water4 ounces (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butterPinch of granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour4 extra large eggs2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, about 5 ounces2 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
Position racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 375º F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels, then finely chop. Pour off fat from skillet, the carefully wipe clean with a paper towel. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the corn, stirring occasionally until the kernels are mostly golden-brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring until butter is melted. Add flour all at once and cook over medium heat, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon, until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and excess moisture has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. (Batter will appear to separate at first, but will then become smooth). Mixture should be stiff enough to hold soft peaks and fall softly from the spoon. Stir in bacon, corn, mustard, cheese, chives, black pepper, and cayenne.
Fill a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip with batter and pipe about 35 mounds onto each prepared baking sheet, or spoon mounded teaspoons, 1/2-inch apart, onto each sheet. Bake, switching positions halfway through baking, until puffed, golden, and crisp on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes total. Serve the gougères warm. Gougères can be made ahead and cooled completely uncovered, then chilled in sealed bags for 2 days or frozen for 1 week. Reheat uncovered in a 350º F oven for 10 minutes if chilled and 15 minutes if frozen. Enjoy!
Source: Adapted from Gourmet, November 2007
Serving Size: Makes 70 gougeres. 2 per serving.
Number of Servings: 35
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEL_MB.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels, then finely chop. Pour off fat from skillet, the carefully wipe clean with a paper towel. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the corn, stirring occasionally until the kernels are mostly golden-brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring until butter is melted. Add flour all at once and cook over medium heat, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon, until mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and excess moisture has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. (Batter will appear to separate at first, but will then become smooth). Mixture should be stiff enough to hold soft peaks and fall softly from the spoon. Stir in bacon, corn, mustard, cheese, chives, black pepper, and cayenne.
Fill a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip with batter and pipe about 35 mounds onto each prepared baking sheet, or spoon mounded teaspoons, 1/2-inch apart, onto each sheet. Bake, switching positions halfway through baking, until puffed, golden, and crisp on the outside, 25 to 30 minutes total. Serve the gougères warm. Gougères can be made ahead and cooled completely uncovered, then chilled in sealed bags for 2 days or frozen for 1 week. Reheat uncovered in a 350º F oven for 10 minutes if chilled and 15 minutes if frozen. Enjoy!
Source: Adapted from Gourmet, November 2007
Serving Size: Makes 70 gougeres. 2 per serving.
Number of Servings: 35
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEL_MB.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 76.0
- Total Fat: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 33.9 mg
- Sodium: 90.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 2.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
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