Best 7 Bite Size Crab Quiches Recipes

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Bite-size crab quiches are a delightful appetizer for any gathering. These mini quiches are filled with a creamy egg and crab mixture and have a crispy, flaky crust. The perfect balance of flavors in these delectable treats will leave your guests wanting more. The combination of sweet crab, rich cheese, and fluffy eggs makes these quiches irresistible, and they are a great way to enjoy the flavors of the sea. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or an elegant appetizer, these bite-size crab quiches are sure to please.

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BITE-SIZE CRAB QUICHES



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"These mouthwatering morsels make an appealing appetizer when you invite a few friends to the house after a movie or ball game."-Virginia Ricks, Roy, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Separate each biscuit into five equal pieces. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of 24 ungreased miniature muffin cups (discard remaining piece of dough). Fill each cup with 2 teaspoons crab and 1 teaspoon Swiss cheese. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, dill and salt; spoon about 1-1/2 teaspoons into each cup., Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CRAB MINI QUICHES



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Satisfy nibblers with easy-to-grab mini-sized quiches. Be a step ahead and use the make-ahead recipe tip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/3 cup canned crabmeat, finely chopped cooked crabmeat or finely chopped imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 egg
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir Bisquick mix and butter until blended. Add boiling water; stir vigorously until soft dough forms. Press rounded teaspoonful of dough in bottom and up side of each muffin cup. Divide crabmeat evenly among muffin cups.
  • In another small bowl, beat half-and-half and egg with spoon until blended. Stir in onions, salt and red pepper. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons egg mixture into each muffin cup. Sprinkle cheese over tops.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Mini Quiche, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

BITE-SIZE CRAB QUICHES



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These mouth watering morsels make an appealing appetizer. They will be great with the holidays coming up. I use imitation crab if I don't have fresh crab.

Provided by sunshinefromaz

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 24 muffins, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 1/4 ounce) package large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Separate each biscuit into 5 equal pieces. Press into bottom and up sides of of 24 greased minature muffin cups (discard remaining pieces of dough).
  • Mix crab and 1 teaspoon Swiss cheese, milk, dill and salt; spoon about 1-1/2 teaspoon into each cup.
  • Bake at 375* for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm, if possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 58.3, Sodium 905.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 12.3

BUTTERY CRAB QUICHE



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-Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Bake unpricked pastry shell at 425° for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth. Add the crab, mushrooms and cheeses. Pour into pastry shell., Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Top with onions. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BITE-SIZE CRAB QUICHES



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'These mouth-watering morsels make an appealing appetizer when you invite a few friends to the house after a movie or ball game,' writes Virginia Ricks of Roy, Utah.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) can large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 egg
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Separate each biscuit into five equal pieces. press onto the bottom and up the sides of 24 ungreased miniature muffin cups (discard remaining piece of dough). Fill each cup with 2 teaspoons crab and 1 teaspoon Swiss cheese. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, dill and salt; spoon about 1-1/2 teaspoons into each cup.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

QUICK CRAB QUICHE



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This recipe comes forn the Egg Council. When I make this for someone with seafood allergies I use imitation crabmeat.

Provided by annconnolly

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat, flaked and drained
1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated (cheddar does well too)
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups light cream
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 tablespoon dry white wine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves, crushed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle crabmeat and cheese into pie shell.
  • Beat together remaining ingredients.
  • pout over crabmeat and cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 357 degree oven 30-35 minutes until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.8, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 272.3, Sodium 504, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17

BITE-SIZE CRAB QUICHES



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'These mouth-watering morsels make an appealing appetizer when you invite a few friends to the house after a movie or ball game,' writes Virginia Ricks of Roy, Utah.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) can large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 egg
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Separate each biscuit into five equal pieces. press onto the bottom and up the sides of 24 ungreased miniature muffin cups (discard remaining piece of dough). Fill each cup with 2 teaspoons crab and 1 teaspoon Swiss cheese. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, dill and salt; spoon about 1-1/2 teaspoons into each cup.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from pans. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 508.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the filling for a spicy kick.
  • For a vegetarian quiche, omit the crab and add roasted vegetables instead.
  • If you don't have muffin tins, you can use a 9-inch pie plate. Just increase the baking time to 35-40 minutes.
  • Let the quiches cool for a few minutes before serving so that they can set.

Conclusion:

Crab quiches are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can be made ahead of time. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a crab quiche recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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