Description
Crab Crunchies are delightful bite-sized appetizers featuring a creamy and flavorful crab filling nestled in crispy phyllo shells or atop slices of baguette. These baked treats are perfect for parties or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
For Serving:
- Mini phyllo shells or sliced baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Crab Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, mozzarella, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onion, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Breadcrumbs: In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter.
- Assemble the Crab Crunchies: Spoon the crab mixture into mini phyllo shells or onto baguette slices on a baking sheet. Top each with buttery panko crumbs.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce to the crab filling.
- These can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
