Chicken Salad Puffs

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 35 min

PREP TIME 20 Min COOK TIME 15 Min READY IN 35 Min

ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• Filling:
• 2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. In a 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 smooth and shiny. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Immediately cut a slit in each puff to allow steam to escape; cool. Split puffs and set tops aside; remove soft dough form inside. In a bowl, combine the filling ingredients; mix well. Fill puffs and replace tops. Refrigerate until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Source: ROSHNI