Ingredients

• ½ cup sliced almonds

• 1 cup water

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 1 cup flour

• 4 eggs

• ½ cup sliced green onions (scallions)

• ¾ cup shredded gruyere cheese

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

2. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes or until light brown

   1. Stir the almonds once halfway in between toasting

3. Heat the water, butter, and mustard to a rolling boil in a large saucepan

4. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon, heating until the mixture forms a ball

5. Remove from heat

6. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is smooth and elastic

7. Stir in green onions and ¼ cup of the almonds

8. Drop by spoonfuls on baking sheet lined with parchment paper to form an 8-inch ring with a 4-inch circle in the center

9. Sprinkle the shredded gruyere cheese and remaining almonds on top of the ring

10. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, until well browned and hollow sounding when tapped on side

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