Cheddar-Crab Puffs

Name: Cheddar-Crab Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dz.
Ingredients: 3/4 c. water; 4 tbsp. butter; salt; pepper; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 1 c. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 6 oz. crabmeat

Published: Oct 24, 2012

feast of seven fishes recipes - cheddar crab puffs

Kate Mathis

Yields:

1 dz.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

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Egg keeps these rich appetizers from being too heavy. Freeze a batch up to 1 month before your holiday party, reheat in the oven, and serve warm without all the fuss.

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Ingredients

3/4 cup
water
4 Tbsp.
butter
salt
pepper
3/4 cup
all-purpose flour
3
large eggs
1 cup
extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
6 oz.
crabmeat

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In 3-quart saucepan, combine water, margarine, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling on medium. Remove from heat. Add flour and stir until ball forms. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, until dough is smooth and shiny. Stir in Cheddar and crab.
3. Step 3With tablespoon-size cookie scoop, scoop mixture into balls onto parchment, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, switching sheets on racks halfway through. Serve warm. To make ahead, place in resealable plastic bag; freeze up to 1 month. Reheat frozen puffs in 400 degree F oven 8 to 10 minutes.