Mendenhall Crab Puffs

* Exported from MasterCook *

MENDENHALL CRAB PUFFS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Water
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1 c Sifted flour
4 Eggs
-----CRAB FILLING-----
2 c Crab, drained
1/4 c Minced celery
3 tb Grated onion
Pepper to taste
3 tb Miracle Whip salad dressing

Bring to a rolling boil in saucepan over medium heat: 1 cup water, 1/2
cup butter, or margarine. Stir in at once: 1 cup sifted flour. Stir
vigorously over low heat, about 1 minute or until mixture leaves the pan
and forms a ball. Remove from heat.

Beat in thoroughly, one at a time, 4 eggs. Beat till mixture is smooth
and velvety. Drop by spoon onto ungreased baking sheet, into about the
size of a walnut. Bake at 400 for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown
and dry. Cool thoroughly. Cut off tops with a sharp knife. Scoop out any
filaments of soft dough. Fill with crab filling. Replace tops. Serve
immediately or refrigerate, covered. Makes 18- 20 puffs. Filling:
Combine all ingredients.
Source: Seafood Cookbook
Reprinted by permission from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute



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