Categories: Appetizers- snacks

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 lb. unpeeled, small fresh shrimp
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 green onion, minced
• 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• Cream Puffs:
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs

Directions

1. Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cool 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp, devein, if desired, and chop.
2. Stir together 1/4 cup Parmesan, cream cheese, and next 3 ingredients; stir in shrimp.
3. Cut off tops of Cream Puffs; remove any soft dough inside. Spoon shrimp mixture into puffs; replace tops, and place on baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
4. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

5. makes 2 dozen

6. Note: To serve Shrimp Puffs chilled, omit baking. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

7. Cream Puffs:

8. Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low. Add flour; beat with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan. Remove from heat. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until smooth after each. Drop by teaspoons onto buttered baking sheets.
9. Bake at 40 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned and puffed; transfer to wire racks to cool.

10. makes 2 dozen

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