Prosciutto Puffs

Here is a wonderful appetizer to serve as part of your cocktail party buffet or passed on trays. Very elegant!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 6  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 5  large eggs
• 3⁄4 cup  minced prosciutto
• 1⁄4 cup  snipped fresh chives

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Butter 2 large baking sheets.
2. Heat the water, butter and pepper in medium saucepan over medium heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low.
3. Add flour all at once and cook, stirring, until mixture forms ball and leaves sides of pan. Stir 1 minute longer; remove from heat.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth. Stir in prosciutto and chives. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake until puffed and golden, 30-35 minutes. Serve hot.