1 c water

1/2 c butter

1 c flour

1/2 tsp garlic salt

4 eggs

1 1/2 c (6 oz) finely shredded asiago OR parmesan cheese

1/2 c finely chopped red bell pepper

1 1/2 tbs finely chopped fresh basil*

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Place water and butter in heavy 2 qt saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil (6-8 minutes). Reduce heat to low; stir in flour and garlic salt vigorously until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is smooth. Stir in 1 cup cheese, bell pepper and basil.

Immediately drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each with 1/4 tsp remaining cheese. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

makes 72 gougere bites