Cheddar Gougeres with Anchovies

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 anchovy fillets, diced
• dash of cayenne 

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
• Make the choux pastry. 
• Melt butter in a small pan, then add milk and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
•  Add the flour, and stir and stir until the mixture is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
• Add one egg, and beat until smooth. Add the second egg, and beat until fully incorporated. 

• Mix in cheese, thyme, pepper, anchovies, and cayenne.

• Place heaping teaspoonfuls on the baking sheet. Bake for about 30 min until golden brown.
• Consume with beer.