Best 3 Easy Crab Puffs Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderful world of crab puffs! These delightful treats are the perfect addition to any party or gathering, and they're surprisingly easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create delicious crab puffs that will have your guests begging for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to make the most delicious crab puffs you've ever tasted. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on making some easy crab puffs!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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Easy crab and cream cheese filling for these cream puff pastries make a impressive appetizer for any occasion.

Provided by N Morski

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup salted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash soy sauce
1 (12 ounce) package imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add flour; stir to form a ball. Remove from the heat and add eggs all at once; stir until smooth.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffs are a nice golden brown and hollow sounding, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, sour cream, celery, onion, garlic powder, and soy sauce until smooth. Mix in crab.
  • Fill cooled puff pastries with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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this is an awesome recipe. I'm not sure where it came from, but I make it all the time, and it's so simple.

Provided by meatymeatball

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 48 quarters

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) jar old English cheese, made by kraft (velveeta or any other cheese spread will work also)
6 English muffins, sliced
1 can real crabmeat or 1 can imitation crabmeat
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • combine cheese, crab meat (drained),garlic salt, mayonnaise, and butter/margerine.
  • you may need to beat it with an electric mixer to make it semi-smooth.
  • spread evenly between the english muffins halves.
  • cut each half of english muffin into quarters.
  • place the quarters on a baking sheet.
  • bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until slightly brown.

EASY CRAB PUFFS RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by charlotteh371

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet of puff pastry dough, thawed (see package directions)
4 oz. cream cheese, softened (1/2 of an 8 oz. block or 1/2 of an 8 oz. container)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 oz. canned or fresh crab meat, drained and picked through it for any shells. (see post for notes about this)
2 green onions or scallions, chopped
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut puff pastry into 16 squares. I use a pizza cutter, it's easy that way. Depending on brand of puff pastry you buy, you might have a rectangular sheet that you could get away with cutting 20 squares. You'll have enough filling for 20 if you can get 20 squares. I used the Trader Joe's brand which comes in a square so I get 16, like this: Easy Crab Puffs Combine all the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Place a couple teaspoons of filling in the center of each puff pastry square and spread from one corner to the opposite corner diagonally. Keep the other two corners clear of filling. If you have leftover filling, you can go back and add a little more to each puff, or just use it as a dip with crackers for a little cook's treat. Take one of the corners that doesn't have filling on it and fold it across the filling, then fold the other corner over that, tucking it tightly to the other side. As they bake, they'll spread apart more so make sure and press to seal, using a bit of water on your finger to help seal if needed. Sorry I don't have a picture of how I folded them, but you can probably see what I mean by looking at the pictures of the puffs. Place puffs on a cookie sheet with a little space in between like you'd do with cookies. I use a silicone mat or parchment paper on the pan for easy removal and cleanup. In a small bowl, beat egg to use as an egg wash and brush egg wash over the tops of each puff. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tops and bottoms of puffs are golden brown. Garnish with green onions if you'd like and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you're using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be sure to drain the crab meat well before adding it to the mixture. This will help to prevent the puffs from being too watery.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the puffs tough.
  • Fry the puffs in hot oil. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the puffs. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Serve the puffs hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give crab puffs a try!

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