deviled crab (or clams) puffs

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Dorothy Curtis
Canby, OR

I am not sure where I got this recipe because I have had it for a long time. I always make a double batch because they freeze well and are great to have on hand. I use canned clams because they seem to freeze better then the crab for longer storage.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For deviled crab (or clams) puffs

  • 24 slice
    baguette bread 3/4 inch
  • 1 jar
    kraft old english cheese spread
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter or marg-softened
  • 2 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove
    garlic-minced
  • 1 can
    crab meat or minced clams drained
  • 1
    green onion-minced

How To Make deviled crab (or clams) puffs

  • 1
    Put bread on an ungreased cookie sheet and broil 4-6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or till lightly browned. Remove from broiler turn bread over and cool on sheet.
  • 2
    Mix all ingredients together except for crab or clams. Stir in crab or clams.
  • 3
    Spread mix on untoasted sides of the bread, covering completely. Put cookie sheet in the freezer and freeze until firm.
  • 4
    When frozen put into zip lock bags and store in freezer until ready to cook. They will store for a long time.
  • Deviled Crab(or clam)Puffs
    5
    Broil frozen slices 4-6 inches from heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until puffed, bubbly and lightly browned. Watch or they could burn.
  • 6
    Serve with a nice salad or soup or as an appetizer. Enjoy!
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