Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs
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Cooking:
45 min.
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Servings per container:
3
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Ingredients for - Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs

1. 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese -
2. 1/2 cup mayonnaise -
3. 3 tablespoons 2% milk -
4. 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham -
5. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese -
6. 3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper -
7. 1 tablespoon minced chives -
8. 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley -
9. 1 garlic clove, minced -
10. CREAM PUFFS: -
11. 1 cup water -
12. 1/2 cup butter, cubed -
13. 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt -
14. 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder -
15. 1/8 teaspoon onion powder -
16. 1 cup all-purpose flour -
17. 4 large eggs -
18. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese -
19. 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley -
20. 1 tablespoon minced chives -
21. Additional minced fresh parsley and chives -

How to cook deliciously - Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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.

5. Stage

Just before serving, fill cream puffs with ham mixture. Sprinkle with additional parsley and chives.