Clam Puffs
Description
These Clam Puffs are a delightful appetizer that combines the airy lightness of choux pastry with the savory richness of minced clams. The dough is made by cooking flour into a butter and clam juice mixture, then beating in eggs to create a smooth, pipeable batter. Fresh herbs like chives, thyme, and dillseed add aromatic depth, while a hint of paprika provides color and warmth. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or as an elegant starter for a seafood dinner, these puffs offer a satisfying crunch on the outside and a tender, flavorful filling inside. They are easy to assemble in advance and bake just before serving, ensuring they stay fresh and crisp for your guests.Ingredients
Directions
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Drain clams and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup clam juice.
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Heat butter and reserved clam juice in saucepan until mixture boils; reduce heat.
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Add flour, stirring constantly until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a ball.
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Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
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Stir in clams, salt, pepper, dillseed, thyme, paprika and chives.
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Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls into greased baking pan.
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Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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May freeze and reheat at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Servings 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 496.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.2g30%
- Saturated Fat 9.3g47%
- Cholesterol 190.5mg64%
- Sodium 6873.9mg287%
- Total Carbohydrate 41.4g14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 1.7g
- Protein 38.0g76%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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