Gougères

One of the few savory preparations made from choux pastry (pâte à choux), the gougère is a light snack that is most often filled with cheese. The origins of this pastry can be traced back to the Burgundy region of France. The most commonly used filling is a finely shredded gruyère cheese; however, other firm white cheeses can be easily substituted. It should be noted that because of the labor involved in preparing choux pastry, it is wise to make a large portion of dough and freeze t