Easy Chicken Liver Pate

A splash of cognac lends a subtle flavor to this buttery appetizer spread.


Easy Chicken Liver Pate

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Servings: Makes 16 servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers

 
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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup
    chopped onion
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  • 1 large
    clove garlic, minced
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  • 2 tablespoons
    butter or margarine
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  • 1 pound
    chicken livers, drained
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  • 2 tablespoons
    cognac or brandy
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    ground cloves
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    ground nutmeg
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  •  Dash
    ground ginger
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    French bread
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Directions
1.
Cook onion and garlic in butter or margarine in a large skillet until tender. Add chicken livers. Continue cooking over medium heat about 5 to 7 minutes or until livers are no longer pink inside, stirring occasionally. Carefully add the cognac; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer mixture to a blender container or food processor bowl.
2.
Add salt, pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. Cover and blend or process mixture until smooth. Pack pate into a crock or bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap and chill at least 6 hours.
3.
To serve, allow pate to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. Serve with French bread. Makes 16 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare pate, cover, and chill in the refrigerator up to 1 day.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 47, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 57 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 87%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 0%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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