Red Pepper Asiago Gougère Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 4 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
• 1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil *

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place water and butter in 2-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil. Reduce heat to low; stir in flour and garlic salt vigorously until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is smooth. Stir in cheese, bell pepper and basil.

3. 3

   Immediately drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.