Buffalo Chicken Corn Chowder with Blue Cheese Gougères

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1/2 cup milk (may sub water)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cubed, 1/2 stick)
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 4 ounces finely crumbled blue cheese (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup hot sauce (plus more for serving)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 slices bacon (chopped (the bacon can be left out for a vegetarian version))
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into cubes (the chicken can be left out for a vegetarian version))
• 1/2 a yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced or grated)
• 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
• 4 ears fresh corn (kernels cut off)
• 1 medium potato (peeled and diced small)
• 1 cup cream or whole milk
• 3 -4 cups chicken stock (or veggie stock)
• salt and pepper (taste)
• chopped green onions (fresh cilantro and blue cheese crumbles, for serving (optional))