Best 9 Crab Mini Sandwiches In Rye Loaf Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we delve into the tantalizing flavors of crab mini sandwiches nestled in the crusty embrace of a rye loaf. This delectable appetizer, perfect for any occasion, combines the sweet succulence of crab with a symphony of fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and creamy mayonnaise, all wrapped in the hearty warmth of rye bread. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to create a taste sensation that will leave your palate dancing with joy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MINI CRAB SANDWICH RECIPE



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Look no further for a great crab sandwich recipe. Lump crab meat and more piled onto Hawaiian butter rolls makes this Mini Crab Sandwich Recipe a catch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Occasion Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, 2 mini sandwiches each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (12 oz.) Hawaiian savory butter rolls (12 rolls)
2 cans (6 oz. each) lump crabmeat, drained, flaked
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Homestyle Real Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. seafood seasoning
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
4 romaine lettuce leaves, quartered

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Cut rolls horizontally in half; place, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
  • Bake 8 min. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except lettuce.
  • Fill rolls with lettuce and crabmeat mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 0.7879 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 19 g

SUPER CRAB SANDWICH



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This is a really simple but tasty sandwich that earns me rave reviews every time I make it. It's excellent for football season!

Provided by Todi

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf unsliced French bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or as needed
2 tablespoons mustard, or as needed
16 ounces surimi (imitation crabmeat)
4 slices Muenster cheese
4 slices colby jack cheese
1 large tomato, sliced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 cups alfalfa sprouts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Slice the loaf of French bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center portion of each half to make a hollow and discard. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the loaf, and mustard on the top half. Fill the bottom hollow with surimi. Cover the surimi with slices of Muenster and colby jack cheese, then layer with the tomato slices, avocado slices, and sprouts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the remaining bread half. Slice across the loaf to make six sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 922.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CRAB SANDWICH



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This delicious crab sandwich recipe is great for any outdoor party, day or night.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Yield Makes 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon prepared mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 ounces crab meat
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 slices brioche (each 1/2 inch thick), toasted
1 leaf Boston lettuce
4 slices ripe plum tomato

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and lemon juice until well combined. Gently fold in crab; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place one slice of brioche on work surface. Top with lettuce, crab salad, and tomato slices. Sandwich with remaining slice of bread. Serve immediately.

CRAB MINI-SANDWICHES IN RYE LOAF



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Categories     Sandwich     Shellfish     Appetizer     No-Cook

Yield 24 mini-sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 16-ounce unsliced round loaf light rye bread
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 6-ounce package frozen crab meat, thawed
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cut a 2-inch horizontal slice from the top of the bread loaf; reserve to use later for the lid. To cut out a cylinder of bread: Make a vertical cut in the shape of a large circle in the center of the loaf, cut to but not through the bottom. Insert the knife at an angle 3/4-inch from the base of the loaf; cut through the bottom of the cylinder. Remove the cylinder of bread; thinly slice crosswise. In a small bowl combine cream cheese, crab meat, onion, and capers. Spread the crab mixture on half of the bread slices; top with remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich into appetizer-size wedges. Hollow out remainder of bread loaf to leave a 1/2-inch thick shell. Line shell with lettuce leaves. Place sandwiches in loaf; replace top of bread loaf. Refrigerate till serving time.

GRILLED CRAB AND SHRIMP MINI SANDWICHES



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Provided by Gayle Pirie

Categories     Sandwich     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Mayonnaise     Crab     Shrimp     Shower     Engagement Party     Party     Butter     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup chopped fresh crabmeat
1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
8 slices firm white sandwich bread
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Gently mix in crabmeat, shrimp, celery, and onion. Season filling with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange 4 bread slices on work surface. Spread 1/4 of filling on each slice (about 1/2 cup). Top filling with bread slice; press to adhere. Brush top bread slice of each sandwich with melted butter.
  • Place large griddle over 2 burners. Heat griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, on griddle. Cook until bottom is golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Brush top of each sandwich with melted butter. Using metal spatula, turn sandwiches over. Cook until bottom is golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut each sandwich into quarters. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with parsley.

DIANE SAWYER'S FAMOUS MEATLOAF SANDWICHES



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Use your leftover meatloaf to make this tasty sandwich featured on ABC as Diane Sawyer's beloved recipe. Use Bri's Meatloaf it's simple and delicious. http://www.recipezaar.com/Bris-meatloaf-71503 Lovely with rye, white, or whole wheat bread.

Provided by Gillian Spence

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 sandwiches, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Heinz 57 steak sauce
1 teaspoon Heinz 57 steak sauce
1 tablespoon A.1. Original Sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 slices bread
8 tablespoons sweet butter, softened
1 sweet onion, sliced thin
3 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl mix the sauce ingredients (mayonnaise through pepper) together with a spoon. Set aside.
  • Cut the meatloaf into 8 thick slices.
  • Spread softened butter on both sides of each slice of bread.
  • In a large frying pan "grill" each slice of bread on both sides until golden brown.
  • Then "grill" each meatloaf slice on both sides, in the same frying pan until browned nicely. (You may have to do this a few slices at a time.).
  • Top one side of grilled slice of bread with some of the sauce. Place one slice of meatloaf on top of the sauce. Place sliced tomato, onion and lettuce on top. Top with more sauce, then another slice of grilled bread and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 391.2, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 4.9

CRAB MELT LOAF



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Our brood loves seafood, and this recipe is a nice switch from more traditional sandwiches. I've served big slices of the bread for lunch, Sunday brunch and as a field meal for my husband, Mike.-Louise Fauth, Foremost, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup diced celery
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, onions and celery. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over bread bottom; replace top. , Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 879mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MINI HAM, SWISS, RYE SANDWICHES WITH CRANBERRY ONION RELISH



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If you run out of time to assemble the sandwiches, simply set out the spiral-cut ham along with the relish, mustard and rye bread, and let people assemble their own.

Provided by USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 50m

Yield 44

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, cut into medium dice
4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (16 ounce) package cocktail rye bread
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 pounds thin ham slices from a baked spiral-cut ham (or substitute Black Forest ham), cut to fit rye bread
12 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese, cut to fit rye bread Arugula or other baby salad greens
44 Toothpicks

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until well-browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add rosemary and cloves; continue to saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Stir in cranberry sauce, and simmer until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside. (Cranberry-Onion Relish can be cooled, covered and refrigerated up to 2 weeks ahead.)
  • To assemble: Working in batches, lay breads on a work surface and spread with about 1/4 tsp. mustard and 1 tsp. cranberry relish. Top half the breads with a portion of ham, cheese and arugula (optional), then the remaining bread slice. Halve each sandwich on the diagonal, sticking each half with a toothpick. (Sandwiches can be covered with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap and can remain at room temperature for 2 hours.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 388.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

MINI ROSEMARY-ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES



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Roast beef sandwiches never last long at a party, especially if you dollop them with mayo, mustard, horseradish and pickled giardiniera relish. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 beef top round roast (3 pounds)
3 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons pepper
2 cups mild giardiniera, drained
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
24 Hawaiian sweet rolls, split

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and rosemary. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours., Preheat oven to 325°. Uncover roast and pat dry. Rub roast with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with pepper. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on both sides., Transfer to oven; roast until a thermometer reads 135° for medium-rare, 50-60 minutes. (Temperature of roast will continue to rise about 10° upon standing.) Remove roast from skillet; let stand 1 hour. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours, until cold., Place giardiniera in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish. , To serve, thinly slice cold beef. Serve on rolls with mayonnaise mixture and giardiniera.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a sweeter and more delicate flavor than canned or frozen crab meat. If you can, try to find fresh crab meat from a local seafood market.
  • Make sure the crab meat is well-drained: Excess moisture in the crab meat can make the sandwiches soggy. Before adding the crab meat to the filling, be sure to drain it thoroughly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the filling: Adding different vegetables to the filling, such as celery, onion, and bell pepper, will add flavor and texture to the sandwiches.
  • Don't overstuff the sandwiches: The sandwiches should be easy to eat, so don't overstuff them with filling. A little bit of filling goes a long way.
  • Use a good quality rye bread: The rye bread should be sturdy enough to hold the filling, but not too thick or dense. A good quality rye bread will help the sandwiches taste their best.
  • Serve the sandwiches immediately: The sandwiches are best served immediately after they are made. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. However, the bread may become soggy if the sandwiches are stored for too long.

Conclusion:

Crab mini sandwiches in rye loaf are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or lunch option. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your crab mini sandwiches are perfect every time.

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