Lynette MacDonald's Bacon and three cheese gougères
These bacon and three cheese gougères combine crispy bacon with Parmesan, cheddar and Gruyère in light, airy choux puffs. The Thermomix TM7 makes the choux pastry easy: it heats milk, water and butter precisely, then beats in the eggs for a glossy dough. Ideal as a savoury party snack or elegant starter, delivering bakery-quality cheese puffs at home.
About this recipe
Bacon and three cheese gougères with the Thermomix TM7 bring classic French pâtisserie straight into your home kitchen. If you have been searching for gougères recipes or an impressive savoury snack for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is the one to try. Choux pastry has a reputation for being tricky, but the TM7 removes the guesswork: the milk, water and butter mixture is heated to exactly the right point before flour is added, and the powerful motor then works the eggs into a smooth, glossy dough in seconds. The three cheeses, Parmesan, cheddar and Gruyère, melt into the batter for a deeply savoury, nutty flavour, while crisp bacon adds a smoky bite. Serve these golden puffs warm at a drinks party, as an elegant starter, or pack them into a lunchbox; they also make a brilliant addition to a festive buffet or weekend brunch spread.
Preparation tips
- Grate the Gruyère and Parmesan finely so they melt evenly into the choux batter; larger shreds can weigh the puffs down and stop them from rising into light, hollow shells in the oven.
- Crisp the bacon thoroughly before adding it to the dough, and blot away excess fat with kitchen paper; soggy bacon pieces will release moisture during baking and soften the gougères' base.
- Pipe the dough onto baking paper with even spacing, then lightly brush with egg wash for a glossy finish; you can freeze the piped unbaked pucks and bake them straight from frozen for unexpected guests.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: simply leave out the bacon and add an extra handful of Gruyère plus a pinch of smoked paprika, which gives a lovely smoky depth without meat.
- Festive variation: fold in finely chopped chives and a spoonful of wholegrain mustard with the cheddar, then top each gougère with an extra grating of Parmesan before baking for a golden party finish.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise heating - The Thermomix heats the milk, water and butter to the exact point needed for a flawless choux base. [Precise control]. [Precision Control]
- Whipping power - The TM7 beats the eggs into the choux dough until glossy and pipeable without any manual effort. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Grating in seconds - The Thermomix grates the Gruyère and Parmesan finely so the cheeses melt evenly into the batter. [Time saving]. [Time Savings]
- Chopping consistency - The Thermomix chops the bacon rashers into uniform pieces that distribute evenly through every gougère. [Multi-functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing directly in the bowl - The TM7's integrated scale weighs the flour and cheese straight into the mixing bowl, saving washing up. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- rindless bacon rashers
- milk
- water
- unsalted butter
- sea salt
- white pepper
- plain flour
- eggs
- egg yolk
- Parmesan cheese