Indulge in the ultimate seafood delicacy with cheddar crab bites, a delectable appetizer that combines the rich flavors of cheddar cheese and succulent crab in a crispy coating. Perfectly sized for one bite, these golden brown morsels are a crowd-pleaser at parties, potlucks, and game-day gatherings. With their creamy, flavorful centers and crispy exteriors, cheddar crab bites are a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect cheddar crab bites with this comprehensive guide, featuring a selection of mouthwatering recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a creative twist, this article has something for everyone.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY CRAB BITES
Steps:
- Pour the oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deep-frying thermometer.
- Combine the mozzarella, cream cheese, garlic salt and crushed red pepper in a food processor. Pulse until a thick paste is formed, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough to form a 16-by-12-inch rectangle. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out 10 to 12 rounds of dough. Use your fingertips to gently stretch each round of dough into a 4-inch circle. Top a round of dough (slightly off-center) with 1 heaping teaspoon of the cheese mixture and 1 teaspoon crabmeat. Fold the dough in half over the filling to create a half-moon. Press the edges together to seal the pocket and crimp with the prongs of a fork. (See Cook's Note.) Repeat this process with the remaining circles and filling.
- Preheat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F and line a plate with paper towels.
- Working in batches, carefully lay the pizza pockets in the hot oil. Fry until deeply golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minute on each side. Remove from the hot oil to the lined plate to cool slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
CRAB DELIGHTS
Have these as appetizers or a light lunch. Using English muffins and canned crab meat. You can store in freezer until ready to use, then cook them. This is also good with Clam Chowder for lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
Provided by Ellen Chirichella
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, cheese spread, butter or margarine, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and parsley. Mix well, and spread on English muffins. Cut the muffins into quarters and arrange them on a cookie sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Broil the muffins for the last minute to get them toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MINI CRAB CAKE BITES
There's plenty of rich seafood flavor in this single-serve appetizer, made easy with Original Bisquick mix. Make then extra fun-and hands free-with the addition of candy-making lollipop sticks.
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir together all ingredients. Scoop mixture evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then run sharp knife carefully around each bite to remove from pan. Cool another 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CRAB CAKE BITES
These appetizer bites are a mini way to enjoy crab cakes for your next gathering. Crab, fresh chives and spices are folded into bread crumbs, shaped and baked for the perfect bite. Serve with lemon-garlic sauce for dipping.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the egg, chives, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Fold in crabmeat and bread crumbs until well blended (mixture will be moist). Using measuring tablespoon, shape mixture into 36 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and hot in center. Cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together Lemon-Garlic Sauce ingredients until blended. Serve bites with sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEDDAR AND SOUR CREAM CHEESE BITES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, fresh dill, garlic, lemon juice, eggs, triscuits
Provided by Tasty
Categories Snacks
Yield 50 balls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, or by hand, crush ½ a box of Triscuits. Set aside.
- Combine all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl.
- Pinch off bite sized balls of filling and roll between your hands (about 1 oz or 28g each).
- Roll the balls in the crushed Triscuit mixture, then coat it in beaten egg, then again in Triscuit mixture.
- Heat a sauce pan of vegetable oil to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a tray with paper towel to drain the fried bites.
- Fry each bite until Triscuit coating turns a light brown, about 45 seconds.
- NOTE: If they're fried too long, the cheese filling will escape and you'll be left with a sad shell of a former cheese bite.
- Garnish with more chopped dill and a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 0 grams
HOT CRAB BITES
Prepare these Hot Crab Bites with canned crabmeat! These tasty morsels are great for your next party or get-together, and you'll love how simple they are to make. Prepare some Hot Crab Bites in just 15 minutes!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Chips and Snacks
Time 12m
Yield Makes 24 servings, 2 topped crackers each.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Reserve half the onions. Mix remaining onions with all remaining ingredients except crackers; spread onto crackers. Sprinkle with reserved onions.
- Broil, 4 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
13 BEST CRAB APPETIZERS
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a crab appetizer in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
CHEDDAR CRAB BITES
These are perfect for any occasion and everyone loves them. They also freeze well too so I can store some for later.-Elaine Anderson, New Galilee, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cheese spread, crab, butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Spread over muffin halves. , Place in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each muffin half into quarters. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHEDDAR BITES
The big aged-cheddar flavor of these little crackers stands up to bourbon cocktails.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse butter, cheddar, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add heavy cream; pulse until just combined.
- Divide dough into 4 pieces; shape into rectangles. Wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Working in batches, roll out each rectangle on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4 inch thickness. Transfer dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and cut into 1-inch squares. Separate squares, leaving at least 1/4 inch between each. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 20 minutes. Bake until pale golden, 15 to 17 minutes.
CRAB SWISS BITES
These hot appetizer bites are delicious and easy to make. Rolls are separated into pieces, topped with a crabmeat and Swiss cheese mixture, and sprinkled with water chestnuts. They're a definite crowd pleaser!
Provided by DOREENB
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 22m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together crabmeat, green onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder.
- Separate dinner rolls into 3 pieces each. Spoon equal portions of the crabmeat mixture onto the roll pieces. Top with water chestnuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 125.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
HOT CRAB BITES
Make and share this Hot Crab Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Doozer
Categories Spreads
Time 17m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Spread each cracker with 2 tsp cheese mixture.
- Place on cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil.
- Broil 4 inches from heat source for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 180.6, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.2
CHEDDAR BITS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pulse butter, cheddar, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add heavy cream; pulse until just combined.
- Divide dough into 4 pieces; shape into rectangles. Wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Working in batches, roll out each rectangle on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness, and cut into 1-inch squares. Transfer to a baking sheet leaving at least 1/4 inch between each. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 20 minutes. Bake until pale golden, 15 to 17 minutes.
CREAMY CRAB TOAST CUPS
Seafood lovers are sure to enjoy these golden brown toasts filled with a creamy crab sauce. Using a muffin pan makes it easy to shape the rolled-out bread into little cups. -Valerie Schroder, Cobourg, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin. Brush both sides of bread with melted butter; press into muffin cups. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown., For filling, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until thickened., Add cheese, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in crab; heat through. Stir in minced parsley and green onion. Spoon into cups.
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CHEDDAR CHEESE CRAB BAKE
This recipe was altered by me and originated from Todd Wilbur's Top Secret Recipe Book (I have every one of his books). He also has a website (check it out!). I was looking for a copycat recipe for R. Lobster's Cheddar Cheese biscuits and came upon this variation...which I personally like more than the biscuit recipe I was trying to locate. You can make biscuits with this, but I spread the mixture out to be more like a pizza and it saved me time and was more fun to eat. I think these would also make really neat appetizers if you used small spoons of the dough on the baking sheet...but you would have to adjust cooking time. I will be making this recipe over and over because it was so easy and tasted like I fussed all night! You will find my recipe long, but that's because my directions are thorough...the prep time/work time for this recipe is only 10 minutes...though that may be because I make it often!
Provided by Caryn Dalton
Categories Quick Breads
Time 26m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash your hands well (you will be mixing dough with them).
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Spray pizza baking sheet or jelly roll/baking sheet with non stick spray in a 8 inch circle in center of sheet.
- Cut 2 TB of butter off of stick, then 1 TB off of stick.
- Melt 1 TB of butter in microwave for a few seconds (be careful when you take it out not to burn yourself).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine Bisquick or baking mix, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, milk and 1TB of the melted butter.
- Mix with your hand until well combined.
- Dough will form a sticky thick glob and mixture should not be dry or crumbly at all- Scrape excess off of hand and pat into ball- Pick up dough ball and put it into center of your sprayed circle on your baking sheet- Add any dough from bowl that you can scrape up.
- Spread dough into a pizza shape about 8 inches in diameter, forming a lip around edge like a pizza- To do this, I just started from the center and kept mashing out towards the edges- The lip naturally formed for me this way- If your dough isn't round in shape, then shape it like you would playdough.
- Wash your hands and dry well.
- Take parsley flakes and, pinching them between your fingers make sure they are finely ground.
- After grinding them well, sprinkle them on top of your dough.
- Sprinkle the crabmeat on top of the parsley flakes.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the crabmeat.
- Remember not to go all the way to the edge of your"pizza" with your cheese.
- Bake for approx 15 minutes on center rack or until the cheese browns slightly.
- While Bread is baking, melt the other 2 TB of Butter and combine with the garlic powder.
- When bread is finished, take out of oven and immediately brush entire surface with the melted butter/garlic powder.
- Put back in oven for 1 more minute.
- Take out of oven and slice into 8 pieces with pizza cutter and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 213, Carbohydrate 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 8
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh crab meat, you can use canned crab meat, but be sure to drain and rinse it well before using.
- For a richer flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese.
- If you don't have Panko breadcrumbs, you can make your own by pulsing regular breadcrumbs in a food processor until they are fine.
- Be sure to press the crab mixture firmly into the muffin tins so that the bites hold their shape.
- Bake the crab bites until they are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Serve the crab bites immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Cheddar crab bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple mixture of crab meat, cheddar cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, and eggs. The crab bites are then baked until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve them immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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