SWISS CHEESE CHICKEN PUFFS

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My neighborhood has a progressive dinner before Christmas each year, and every house provides a course. These delightful puffs were served one year to everyone's enjoyment. The cheesy flavor and creamy texture of the chicken salad mixture are wonderful inside the tender puffs. -Donna Kittredge, Westborough, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
FILLING:
2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the 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, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in cheese., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard the soft dough from inside the puffs. Cool puffs. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the first 7 filling ingredients. Spoon into puffs and, if desired, sprinkle with chives; replace tops. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.