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Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs

Name: Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
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 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 large eggs; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon minced chives; Additional minced fresh parsley and chives

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Total Time

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022

Cream puffs are a family favorite, but I prefer them savory and not sweet, so this is my take on a unique appetizer that disappears quickly! Crab, chicken or other cooked meat could be used to replace ham.

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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 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 large eggs
1 cup 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 116 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs

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