Stuffed Cheese Puffs

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup finely shredded Gruyere
• Crab salad, sauteed mushrooms or other filling, optional

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. Butter 2 large baking sheets.
2. Bring 1 cup water, butter, salt and pepper to a boil over medium-high heat. Add flour; beat with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball.
3. Transfer dough to a large bowl. With electric mixer on high speed, add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each. Beat until mixture is smooth and has cooled. Beat in cheese.
4. Drop spoonfuls of mixture 1 inch apart on baking sheets. With dampened fingers, smooth tops. Bake until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on pans on wire racks. Slice off top third; discard doughy centers. Fill, if desired, and replace tops.

unsalted butter, salt, freshly ground pepper, flour, eggs, gruyuere, salad

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/stuffed-cheese-puffs (may not work)