Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs Recipe

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Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 36 Servings

45 20 65

Ingredients

1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
CREAM PUFFS:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
Additional minced fresh parsley and chives

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and milk until blended. Stir in the ham, cheese, pepper, chives, parsley and garlic. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms.
Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in the cheese, parsley and chives.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
Just before serving, fill cream puffs with ham mixture. Sprinkle with additional parsley and chives. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 116 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 166 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p43