*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          MENDENHALL CRAB PUFFS

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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