Party Crab Puffs

Submitted by PSU_Lioness

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 96

ingredients

• PUFFS

• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup butter, cubed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs

• FILLING

• 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)

directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter and salt to a boil.
2. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms.
3. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack.
8. Immediately split puffs open; remove tops and set aside.
9. Discard soft dough from inside. Cool puffs.
10. In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients.
11. Just before serving, spoon 1 teaspoonful filling into each puff; sprinkle with parsley if desired.
12. Replace tops.