Weight Watchers Recipes

Gougeres are traditional French savory choux pastries made with cheese. In English they are sometimes called cheese puffs. They are traditionally made with Gruyere cheese, but other types of cheese may be also be used.

Weight Watchers Gougeres (Cheese Puffs) recipe
Makes 48 servings

Ingredients
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Weight Watchers Mushroom Sauce recipe
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients
1 cup chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup left over home-made beef gravy (or brown gravy made from a packet)
2-5 drops Maggi seasoning (or Worcestershire sauce)
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation
1. Saute the onions in butter until very tender.
2. Add the mushrooms and saute for about 2-3 more minutes.
3. Add the wine, simmer, and reduce by half.
4. Add the beef gravy and tomato puree and simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the Maggi seasoning, salt and pepper to taste (you can also try adding your favorite herbs to this sauce).
6. Serve with steak or roasted turkey or chicken.

WW POINTS for one cup: 6
Nutritional information for one cup: 248 calories, 14.5g fat, 2.1g fiber

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