Ham and Gruyère Gougères
Ham and Gruyère Gougères are feather-light cheese puffs with a gently crisp exterior and a tender, cheesy center dotted with savory ham. The nutty Gruyère melts into the pâte à choux, adding depth that pairs perfectly with sparkling drinks. Serve warm as an elegant appetizer for parties, holiday spreads, or a refined brunch snack.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ham and Gruyère Gougères, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine water, butter, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, remove from heat and add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until fully combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until a smooth, sticky paste forms. Mix the Gruyere cheese and ham into the dough until evenly incorporated.
- 3
Drop large tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between each portion, as the gougeres will rise during baking.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes. Transfer the gougeres to a plate and let them cool.
- Calories 87.06 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 3.57 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 5.93 g 2%
- Total Fat 5.34 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 3.03 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.26 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 54.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.53 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 62.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 28.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 31.69 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ham and Gruyère Gougères is made with 7 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Gruyère Cheese, and Salt. Each serving provides about 87.06 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ham and Gruyère Gougères made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Gruyère Cheese, Salt, Sliced Deli Ham. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ham and Gruyère Gougères?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 87.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ham and Gruyère Gougères easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ham and Gruyère Gougères healthy?
- Ham and Gruyère Gougères has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 87.06 calories and 3.57 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.03 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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