gruyère Puff

Like a giant, eggy gougère, this cheese-filled puffy pancake makes an unexpected side dish to roasted meat or fish. You could also pair it with a green salad for a simple and elegant first course or light lunch. Serve it straight out of the oven, when it's at its puffiest.​

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• 3 large eggs

• ½ cup whole milk

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

•  Freshly ground black pepper

• ¾ cup grated Gruyère cheese (about 3 ounces)

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

•  Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

​Instructions 

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt and pepper in bowl until smooth. Stir in cheese.

3. In 9-inch ovenproof skillet, melt butter. Swirl to coat all sides. Pour in batter. Transfer to oven. Bake until puffed and dark golden, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, serve hot.