Chicken Salad Puffs

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 04, 2022
For a unique way to serve chicken salad, these puffs can't be beat! The tasty filling gets color and crunch from the olives and celery. Guests have told me they are delicious and satisfying. -Marlys Benning, Ackley, Iowa

Ingredients

  • CREAM PUFFS:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • Dash salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • FILLING:
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt 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.
  2. Drop by six rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
  4. For filling, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery and olives. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into chicken mixture. Fill puffs just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 323 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.