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Crabbies

Delicious Crabbies: Easy Cheesy Crab Melts You’ll Love

These Crabbies combine creamy cheese and savory crab for a delightful appetizer, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crab Mixture
  • 1 can white crab meat drained
  • 8 oz Kraft Old English cheese spread or pimento cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise omit for lighter version
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt adjust to taste
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces English muffins halved
  • 4 tbsp butter softened

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned white crab meat, Kraft Old English cheese spread, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and seasoned salt. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Take your halved English muffins and spread the creamy crab mixture evenly across each half, filling all cracks and crevices.
  3. Arrange the topped muffins in a single layer in a flat baking dish and freeze for 2 hours.
  4. Preheat your oven to broil and once heated, place frozen muffin halves on the top rack and broil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  5. Once toasted, remove from the oven and serve whole or cut into quarters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Properly drain crab meat to avoid sogginess. Freezing is crucial for maintaining shape when broiling.

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