Best 5 Creamy Cheesy Crab Salad Recipes
Escape into the exquisite world of creamy cheesy crab salad, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and leaves you yearning for more. This delectable dish combines the richness of succulent crab meat, the smooth creaminess of cheese, and a symphony of vibrant flavors that dance across the palate. Allow us to guide you through a culinary journey, unveiling the secrets and nuances of creating the perfect creamy cheesy crab salad, turning your kitchen into a haven of culinary artistry.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY CRAB SALAD
This easy-on-the-pocket salad beautifully dresses up economical imitation crab. My husband's grandmother gladly shared the recipe. -Barb Stanton, Winona, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add crab, onions, carrot, cucumber and green pepper. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, seasoned salt, vinegar and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
CRAB SALAD WITH CREAM CHEESE
This recipe is made with imitation crab salad and is great on croissants. It is different from the usual crab salad as it is made with cream cheese. Very easy, we take crackers and eat it while boating all the time!
Provided by Amber C.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put crab meat in a mixing bowl and stir until crab has shredded into small pieces.
- Add cream cheese, mix until well combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients, mix until well combined.
- Place in fridge until cold.
- Serve cold on croissants, crackers, bread etc!
- *The salad will not have big pieces of crab, when mixing it breaks it down*.
CREAMY CRAB AND PASTA SALAD
Crabmeat and pasta are tossed with a creamy seasoned sauce in this great chilled salad.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, sour cream mixture, crabmeat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions. Cover and chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 504.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
CHEESY CRAB ENCHILADAS
While I was in college, my roommates and I loved the taste of ranch dressing - it was our condiment of choice for almost everything. So I created these rich delectable crab enchiladas - with ranch dressing mix as my secret ingredient. -Kelly Mockler, Madison, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 enchiladas.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, dressing mix and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Set aside 3/4 cup for topping. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the crab, olives, chilies, pepper and salt. Fold crab mixture and 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack into remaining cream cheese mixture., Spoon about 2/3 cup down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the remaining milk and reserved cream cheese mixture until blended; pour over tortillas. , Sprinkle with Colby and remaining Monterey Jack. Cover and bake 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with the green onions, tomatoes, lettuce and olives if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 991 calories, Fat 58g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 258mg cholesterol, Sodium 2421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 55g protein.
CREAMY CHEESY CRAB SALAD
A tasty seafood salad is only minutes away. This recipe comes from Pillsbury Fast and Healthy magazine, June 1996.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Crab
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, combine the crabmeat, onions, celery, garlic powder, pepper, cottage cheese, yogurt and mustard.
- Mix well.
- Place washed and drained lettuce leaves on 2 chilled salad plates.
- Spoon crab mixture onto lettuce and garnish with tomato wedges.
Tips:
- Use high-quality crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Be sure to chill the crab salad before serving for a more refreshing taste.
- Add a variety of vegetables and herbs to the crab salad for extra flavor and crunch.
- Serve the crab salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant for a delicious and easy meal.
Conclusion:
Creamy cheesy crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as an appetizer. With its creamy, cheesy flavor and variety of textures, crab salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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