Best 9 Quick Easy Crab Puffs Recipes

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Crab puffs are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a combination of crab meat, cream cheese, and a few other simple ingredients, and can be baked or fried. Crab puffs are a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. Whether you are looking for an easy weeknight meal or a special treat for your next party, crab puffs are a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB PUFFS



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If you're looking for a scrumptious way to get a party started, bring out a tray of these cheesy crab puffs. They bake up golden brown and taste wonderful right out of the oven. Try serving them with soup instead of bread or crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, mustard, salt, cumin and hot pepper sauce to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. Stir in the cheese and crab., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 23-26 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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 CAKES



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Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. -Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne; fold in crab., Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Gently coat in bread crumbs and shape into 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

CRAB PUFFS



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These decadent deep-fried puffs are filled with crabmeat and cream cheese. Dip them in your favorite Asian-style sauce and loosen your belt buckle!

Provided by TISHNERIC

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart oil for deep frying
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 (16 ounce) packages small won ton wrappers

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cooked crabmeat, cream cheese and garlic salt.
  • Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each won ton wrapper and seal.
  • In small batches, carefully place won tons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 695.5 mg

CRAB PUFFS



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Fried capers and parsley cut through the richness of these mini crab puffs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced shallot (from 2 shallots)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 ounces lump crabmeat
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley plus 1/4 cup whole leaves, for garnish
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 tablespoons large brine-packed capers, rinsed and dried, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Add milk in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, whisking often, until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add crabmeat, Parmesan, minced parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne. Remove from heat, and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely. (Cooled mixture can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
  • Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Shape cooled crabmeat mixture into 1-inch balls. Working with 1 ball at a time, coat in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs. Transfer to rack. Repeat with remaining balls. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a large, heavy pot until it reaches 375 degrees. Working in batches, fry crab balls, turning once, until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. (Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.) Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer crab puffs to paper towels to drain, and immediately season with salt.
  • Reduce heat until oil reaches 350 degrees. Fry capers for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. Fry parsley leaves for 1 minute, and using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain. (The capers and parsley may cause the hot oil to spatter when added to the pot.) Sprinkle puffs with capers and parsley. Serve warm.

QUICK & EASY CRAB PUFFS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 packages english muffins
1 cans crab meat
1 jars cheddar cheese
1 sticks butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Slice English Muffins in half and set aside.
  • Mix together crab meat, Kraft English Cheddar Cheese and stick of butter. Spread mixture evenly over English muffin halves. Put in freezer for approximately 30 minutes to set.
  • Bake in oven at 375 for approx. 20 minutes or until mixture is golden brown. Cut each English muffin into 4 triangles and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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.

CRAB PUFFS



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I'm not sure where I got this from, but I have been making it for a few years. My family and friends love them and always request them at parties.

Provided by bobchile

Categories     Crab

Time 13m

Yield 30-40 Puffs

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package wonton skins
8 ounces cream cheese
7 1/2 ounces crabmeat
2 teaspoons breadcrumbs
2 drops sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except wanton skins.
  • Fill wanton squares with 1 teaspoon of mixture.
  • Fold over making triangles.
  • Moisten to seal the edges.
  • Use water or egg.
  • Fry in oil for 3 minutes or until browned and puffed.
  • Turn once.
  • Serve with Chinese Mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 84.6, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be sure to drain the crab meat well before adding it to the other ingredients. This will help prevent the crab puffs from becoming too watery.
  • Gently fold the crab meat into the batter. Over-mixing will toughen the crab puffs.
  • Heat the oil to the proper temperature before adding the crab puffs. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab puffs. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the crab puffs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give crab puffs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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