Description
Savory easy crabbies bring maritime charm to any gathering, melding creamy cheese with delicate crab meat. Quick party appetizers promise delightful bites that guests will eagerly devour and request again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lump crab meat
Dairy and Spreads:
- 1 stick (113 grams/4 ounces) butter, softened
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cheese spread
Seasonings and Binders:
- 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
Base:
- 6 English muffins
Instructions
- Thoroughly cream butter, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and herb blend until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently incorporate drained crab meat into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking delicate meat chunks.
- Generously spread the seafood mixture across english muffin halves, creating a thick, even layer that covers entire surface.
- Slice prepared muffins into symmetrical triangular segments for elegant presentation and easy serving.
- Position prepared appetizers on ungreased baking sheet, maintaining slight spacing between pieces.
- Slide into preheated oven at 350°F, allowing appetizers to transform into golden, crispy delicacies within 10-12 minutes.
- For advanced meal preparation, arrange completed crabbies on flat surface and freeze until completely solid.
- Transfer frozen appetizers into sealed storage bags, preserving freshness for future enjoyment.
- When ready to serve frozen version, reheat directly from frozen state for 12-15 minutes until heated through and edges become crisp.
Notes
- Pick fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor and texture in your crabbies.
- Drain crab meat thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the base soggy.
- Use room temperature butter and cheese for smoother, easier mixing and better blending.
- Try different bread bases like sourdough or whole wheat for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 375 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg