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Hickory-Bacon and Roasted-Corn Goug?res takes several minutes to prepare.

Hickory-Bacon and Roasted-Corn Goug?res takes several minutes to cook.

Hickory-Bacon and Roasted-Corn Goug?res makes 35 servings.

The ingredients for Hickory-Bacon and Roasted-Corn Goug?res are:

6 hickory-smoked bacon slices
3/4 cup corn (from 2 medium ears)
1 cup water
4 ounces (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter
Pinch of granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
4 extra large eggs
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, about 5 ounces
2 Tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste

Here is how you make Hickory-Bacon and Roasted-Corn Goug?res:

Position racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 375? 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 goug?res warm. Goug?res 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 350? F oven for 10 minutes if chilled and 15 minutes if frozen. Enjoy!Source: Adapted from Gourmet, November 2007Serving Size: Makes 70 gougeres. 2 per serving.Number of Servings: 35Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEL_MB.

The nutritional information for Hickory-Bacon and Roasted-Corn Goug?res is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 35
• 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