Pepperoni Cheese Puffs
When a French gougere meets pepperoni and cheese, you end up with Pepperoni Cheese Puffs. They are the perfect little bite with the right amount of spiciness and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup pepperoni finely chopped
- ¾ cup pecorino or parmesan cheese finely shredded
- 1 Tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
MARINARA SAUCE
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 2 cloves garlic chopped small
- salt to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large sauce pan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil. Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Stir in the pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoons or cookie scoop, 2 inches apart onto parchment paper lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm with Marinara Sauce.
MARINARA SAUCE
- Put the tomato puree in a small pot. Add the garlic and season with salt. Heat till warm. Serve in a small bowl with the Pepperoni Cheese Puffs.