Gougere, aka yummy cheese bites

Another requests came for one of the many '60's inspired hors d'oeuvres served at the Merry Mad Man Christmas Cocktail party.  Gougere is a wonderful light, fluffy, cheesy treat great served with a myriad of libations.  Best served right out of the oven, gougere are easy to make and easier to devour.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a saucepan place the following ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 7 T butter, cut into 8 cubes
• 1 t salt
• 1 t sugar

Bring to full boil. When boiling add all at once:

• 1 1/4 cup flour

Over heat stir in flour until incorporated and pulls from the sides of the pan.
Remove from heat.  Transfer to a bowl and add:

• 5-6 eggs, one by one

Be sure that each egg is completely incorporated before adding the next.  Dough is read when it will 'string' when pulled between thumb and index finger.

Add the following:

• 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
• 2 T coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 T grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated gruyere cheese

Spoon or pipe into small balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.  Bake until golden brown and puffed.