GOUGERES (CHEESE PUFFS) WITH CHIVES (JustAPinch.com)

I had somethine similar to this at a company party years ago . . . they were SOOO good.  The flavor was rich and buttery.  I'll have to try these with different kinds of cheese, too.

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 C water
1/2 C whole milk
1 pinch kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter
1 C flour
1 C gruyere cheese, shredded (plus extra to sprinkle)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbl chives, chopped
4 eggs

DIRECTIONS:
1.  Preheat Oven to 375 degrees F

2.  Line one large or two small baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat

3.  In a medium sauce pan combine the water, milk, butter and salt and bring to a boil. Once fully melted dump in all the flour at once and stir it with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth dough. Continue to stir over low heat until it dries out and pulls away from the pan in one mass - about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the dough into a bowl, allow to cool slightly before beating the eggs into the dough, one at a time. Add the cheese, chives, salt & pepper.

4.  Using two tablespoons (dipping in warm water as you go), place tablespoon size mounds onto the baking sheets, two inches apart. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm!