Gougeres with Beef and Horseradish Filling

For the gougeres

• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cups finely grated gruyere
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

For the filling

• 4 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup very finely diced deli roast beef
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

1. For the filling, thoroughly combine all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate while making the gougeres.
2. Preheat the oven to 375F.
3. In a saucepan bring the milk and butter to a boil.
4. Add the flour and beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.
5. Remove from the heat and let the mixture rest for a minute.
6. Beat in the first egg until fully incorporated.Beat in the second egg.
7. Stir in the cheese and horseradish.
8. On a parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet, drop teaspoons of the mixture about two inches apart. (or pipe them on with a pastry bag fitted with a plain hole)
9. Bake for about 20 minutes. Let cool.
10. With a sharp paring knife, cut each puff almost in half, leaving a little hinge.
11. Fill each puff with about a teaspoon of the filling and serve.