What You Need:
- 1/2 C flour
- 1/2 C rye flour
- 2 t parsley flakes
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/2 t + 1/8 t garlic powder, divided
- 1 C of water
- 1/2 C butter
- 4 large eggs, well beaten
- 1/4 C caraway seeds
- 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheesed softened
- 1/2 C mayonnaise
- 1/4 C sour cream
- 2 T chives, minced
- 1 t horseradish mustard
- 2 (2 ½ oz.) pkgs. deli styled corned beef, chopped
- 10 green olives, chopped
How to Make It:
- Set the oven temperature to 400 degrees and allow the oven to heat while preparing the puffs.
- Place both types of flour in a mixing bowl.
- Add the parsley flakes and salt.
- Sprinkle in the 1/2 t of the garlic powder.
- Toss to combine the ingredients together well then set aside.
- Pour the water into a small saucepan.
- Add the butter and place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the water to a brisk boil and allow the butter to melt.
- Carefully add the flour mixture and stir until balls begin to form.
- Remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the eggs until well combined.
- Grease a large cookie sheet well.
- Drop the dough mixture by a tablespoon onto the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle the caraway seeds over the top of each dough mound.
- Bake 18 minutes or until a nice golden brown.
- Remove to wire racks and cut a small slit in the side of each puff to allow the steam to escape.
- Place the softened cream cheese into a medium size mixing bowl.
- Fold in the mayonnaise and sour cream until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the chives and mustard and blend the ingredients together well.
- Fold the corned beef into the mixture until completely combined through the mixture.
- Add the olives and blend in well.
- Cut each puff in half with a sharp knife beginning where you made the original slit.
- Spread the filling onto the bottom half of each puff.
- Place the top half back on the bottom half of each puff.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serves: 24
If you are cooking corned beef for your dinner use small portion to make this filling instead of the deli corned beef. It will take 1/2 to measure out the same amount. Onions can also be added in place of the olives if you prefer.