Chicken Liver Mousse
Brandy and butter add to the decadence of this wonderful treat. Serve it with hearty crackers at your next party.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken livers, drained and halved
- 5 tbls butter, softened
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
Directions
- In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until softened, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to high; add chicekn livers. Saute until browned and firm, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken livers to the bowl of a food processor; cool for 10 minutes.
- In the food processor bowl, add cognac or brandy. Whirl until very smooth. Add shallots gradually; process until last of shallots is added. Transfer to bowl; cover and refrigerate until needed.
- Serve as a spread with crackers or apples.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 290
Calories from Fat 118 (41%)
(21%)Total Fat 13g
(36%)Saturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(95%)Cholesterol 286mg
(6%)Sodium 138mg
(18%)Potassium 618mg
Total Carbohydrate 22g
(0%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(32%)Protein 16g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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