PARTY CRAB PUFFS

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I found this recipe in the Taste of Home holiday recipe email and it sounds pretty good so I'm posting for safe keeping. I can't wait to make it for our New Years Eve party!

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Crab

Time 1h5m

Yield 96 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
4 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained
4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
minced fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the 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 teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 400° for 18-22 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.
  • In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients.
  • Just before serving, spoon 1 teaspoonful filling into each puff; sprinkle with parsley if desired.
  • Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.7, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 36.8, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.2

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