Best 3 Crab Stuffed Potatoes Recipes

Crab stuffed potatoes are a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the richness of crab meat with the comforting taste of mashed potatoes. Whether you're looking for an indulgent appetizer, a hearty main course, or a special side dish, crab stuffed potatoes are sure to be a hit. With variations ranging from classic recipes to creative fusion dishes, there's a crab stuffed potato recipe out there to satisfy every palate. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for crab stuffed potatoes, providing you with step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure your dish turns out perfectly.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB-STUFFED POTATOES

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Crabmeat is a favorite in this part of the country. It gives twice-baked potatoes great flavor, and the onions add zip-potato lovers rave about them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/4 to 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or chives
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, cut up
Paprika

Steps:

Bake potatoes at 425° for 45-55 minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, halve potatoes lengthwise. Carefully scoop out pulp into a bowl, leaving a thin shell. Set shells aside. Beat or mash potato pulp with butter, cream, salt and pepper until smooth. Using a fork, stir in onions or chives and cheese. Gently mix in crab. Stuff shells. Sprinkle with paprika. Return to the oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CRAB STUFFED TWICE BAKED POTATOES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 stuffed potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 large baking potatoes
2 tablespoons plus 4 to 6 tablespoons butter, depending on size of potatoes, divided
2 medium shallots
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cups cooked crabmeat, preferably Alaska king crab
1 to 2 cups grated cheese, depending on size of potatoes (provolone, Muenster or Jack - something mild)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Prick holes in the potatoes with a fork and place directly on the oven rack. Roast until cooked through, about 45 minutes, depending on the size of the potato.
While the potatoes are cooking prepare the crab: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a frying pan. Add the shallots and cook until translucent. Next add the minced garlic and saute in the frying pan to gently brown the shallots and garlic. Add the thyme and crab and cook until heated through. Then set aside.
Lower the oven to 350 degrees F.
Once the potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle cut, off a small portion of the top making an opening in the potato.
Take a spoon and scoop the pulp into a bowl. Place the potato skins on a cookie sheet and put in a 350 degree F oven for about 5 minutes to dry them out and ensure they will be crispy when done.
To the potato pulp, add the shallot/crab mixture, remaining butter, cheese and sour cream and mix. Then add parsley, salt and pepper, to taste. Fill the potato shells with the potato/crab mixture. Bake until cheese has melted around 35 to 45 minutes.
Sprinkle with parsley.

CRAB-STUFFED POTATOES

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This is from Taste of Home, i tried it recently and it was a big hit. It's very simple to make, and is great when you want to spruce up a boring potato dish. They can also be served as appetizers I would think.

Provided by bratty

Categories Crab

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 medium baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter
1/4-1/3 cup half-and-half cream
salt and pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 package imitation crabmeat, chopped

Steps:

bake potatoes at 425 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
when cool enough to handle, halve the potatoes lengthwise.
carefully scoop out pulp into a bowl, leaving a thin shell.
set shells aside.
beat or mash potatoes with butter, cream, salt and pepper until smooth.
using a fork, stir in cheese and onions.
gently mix in crab.
stuff shells.
return to oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Tips:

To make the perfect crab stuffing, use fresh crab meat. Avoid using frozen or canned crab meat, as it will not have the same flavor or texture.
Be sure to remove all of the shells and cartilage from the crab meat before using it in your stuffing.
If you are using a boxed stuffing mix, be sure to add some additional seasonings, such as garlic, onion, and celery, to give it more flavor.
To make sure your potatoes are cooked through, insert a toothpick or skewer into the center of the potato. If it comes out clean, the potato is done.
Serve the crab stuffed potatoes immediately after they are cooked. They are best when they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Crab stuffed potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give crab stuffed potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!