Description
Crab Crunchies are a delightful appetizer featuring a crispy outer shell filled with a savory mixture of lump crab meat, cream cheese, and seasonings. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties or as a special snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 12 small wonton wrappers or mini phyllo shells
- Cooking spray or melted butter for brushing
- Sweet chili sauce or soy sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese. Stir well.
- Prepare the wrappers: If using wonton wrappers, press each into a greased mini muffin tin. If using phyllo shells, place them on a baking sheet.
- Fill the wrappers: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture into each wrapper or shell.
- Bake: Lightly spray or brush the tops with cooking spray or butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with sweet chili sauce or soy sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute imitation crab for a more budget-friendly version.
- Add a dash of hot sauce to the filling for a spicy kick.
- These can be made in advance and reheated in the oven until crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab crunchy
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
