Puffy Muffin Chicken Salad Food

CHICKEN SALAD PUFFS

Steps:

• In a large 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 mixture is smooth and shiny. , Drop by six rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. , Remove to a wire rack. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs. , For filling, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery and olives. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into chicken mixture. Fill puffs just before serving.

GOLDEN CHICKEN SALAD PUFFS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large 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 until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. 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 large bowl, combine filling ingredients. Fill puffs and replace tops. Chill until serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

JOY'S CHICKEN CASSEROLE (MEMORIES IN THE MAKING - PUFFY MUFFIN

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients and mix well.
• Pour into a greased 9" x 9" pyrex dish.
• Top the casserole with the cheese and crushed potato chips.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SALAD MELT

Steps:

• Add the vinegar, sugar, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 cup water to a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the liquid simmers and the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
• Put the thinly sliced red onion in a medium bowl, add the pickling liquid and set aside.
• Shred the white and dark meat of the rotisserie chicken using two forks.
• Put the shredded chicken in a food processor and pulse until ground.
• Combine the mayonnaise, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl. Squeeze the juice from the 1/2 lemon into the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the ground chicken and diced celery. Trust your taste buds and add more spices, salt, pepper or lemon juice, if needed.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Halve the ciabatta rolls with a serrated knife and put them on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of the bread with the olive oil and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the ciabatta rolls from the broiler.
• Evenly divide the chicken salad between the rolls. Top with the grated Cheddar cheese and bake until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Top the sandwiches with the pickled onions and serve.
• Enjoy.