Holiday Appetizer Puffs

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and cartlidge removed
• 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon snipped chives
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a small 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.
• 2 add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. continue beating until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
• 3 drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. bake at 400°f for 25-30 minutes or until golden. remove to wire racks. immediately slit puffs to allow steam to escape.
• 4 when cool, split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. discard soft dough from inside.
• 5 in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. stir in remaining filling ingredients. just before serving, spoon filling into puffs; replace tops.