Chicken-Almond Cocktail Puffs

Chicken-Almond Cocktail Puffs
By: Albertina’s I: A Collection of Recipes

Filling:
2 cups cooked chicken, minced
1 1/3 cups mayonnaise
1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
2/3 cup almonds, finely chopped
½ cup parsley, finely chopped
½ cup green onions, finely chopped
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Adjust seasonings. Chill in refrigerator covered.

Cocktail Puff:
1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 cup flour
4 eggs

Combine water and butter in pan, and bring to a full rolling boil. When butter is melted, remove from heat.

Add flour all at once, stirring quickly until mixture is smooth and thick and forms a ball.

Remove from heat, cool 5 minutes, or until cool enough to add eggs.

Place in mixing bowl and add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition with a spoon.

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Drop by measuring teaspoons 1 inch apart on cookie sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden colored and crisp.

To assemble:
Cut top third of puff almost through, leaving hinge. Remove excess membrane inside puff.

Fill with 1 teaspoon chicken mixture.

Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or until bubbly.