Are you craving a delightful and elegant appetizer to impress your guests or enjoy as a special treat? Look no further than Spinach Crab Artichoke Mini Tarts. These bite-sized delicacies combine the rich flavors of spinach, succulent crab, creamy artichoke, and a golden-brown tart shell. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing a romantic dinner, or simply seeking a gourmet snack, these mini tarts offer a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving more.
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CRAB AND ARTICHOKE TARTS
This is a quickly prepared, savory appetizer or hors d'oeuvre.
Provided by Zannie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine crabmeat, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, flour, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl.
- Spoon crabmeat mixture evenly into tart shells. Place filled shells on a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until tart is golden and filling is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 449.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
SPINACH, CRAB & ARTICHOKE MINI TARTS RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Margannl
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Directions Heat the oven to 375°F. Stir the mayonnaise, sour cream and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the spinach, artichokes and crabmeat and mix lightly. 2.Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet into 3 (2 1/2-inch wide) strips. Discard the remaining pastry. Cut each pastry strip into 4 (2 1/2-inch) squares, making 12 in all. Press the pastry squares into 12 (1 3/4-inch) mini muffin-pan cups. 3.Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons crab mixture into each pastry cup. Stir the bread crumbs, cheese and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon bread crumb mixture over each filled pastry. 4.Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Top each with 1 sprig parsley before serving. 5.Easy Substitution: You can substitute cooked fresh spinach for the frozen spinach in this recipe. 1 cup tightly packed fresh spinach leaves, cooked and well drained, equals the 1/4 cup needed in this recipe. Heat the oven to 375°F. Stir the mayonnaise, sour cream and black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the spinach, artichokes and crabmeat and mix lightly. 2.Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet into 3 (2 1/2-inch wide) strips. Discard the remaining pastry. Cut each pastry strip into 4 (2 1/2-inch) squares, making 12 in all. Press the pastry squares into 12 (1 3/4-inch) mini muffin-pan cups. 3.Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons crab mixture into each pastry cup. Stir the bread crumbs, cheese and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon bread crumb mixture over each filled pastry. 4.Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Top each with 1 sprig parsley before serving. 5.Easy Substitution: You can substitute cooked fresh spinach for the frozen spinach in this recipe. 1 cup tightly packed fresh spinach leaves, cooked and well drained, equals the 1/4 cup needed in this recipe.
BAKED SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE TOASTS
We're taking this very popular, hot baked dip and making it even more user-friendly by spreading it on perfect toast ahead of time-which not only makes the experience more special and luxurious, but the individual portions allow you to enjoy that beautifully browned crust in every bite.
Provided by Chef John
Time 1h15m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (such as Silpat®).
- Cut bread into 1/2-inch slices. Transfer onto the prepared sheet and brush very generously with melted butter until well soaked.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before topping. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Add cream cheese, Gruyere, provolone, 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, garlic, green onion, pepper, salt, cayenne, nutmeg, spinach, and artichokes to a mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Use a spoon to top each piece of toast with at least a 1/2-inch thick layer of the cheese, artichoke, and spinach mixture. Grate some extra Parmigiano-Reggiano on top of each toast if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the tops and bottoms are nicely browned, about 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SPINACH, CRAB AND FETA TARTS
Make and share this Spinach, Crab and Feta Tarts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Crab
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Make the spinach and crab tarts: Melt 1 tblsp of the butter in a small saucepan.
- Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 6 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt the remaining 1 tblsp butter in the olive oil.
- Add the spinach and cook over high heat, stirring often, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ¼ tsp salt.
- Spoon the spinach into a colander set over a bowl and press down to remove the excess liquid.
- Transfer the spinach to a large bowl, reserve ¼ cup of the liquid.
- Add the reserved spinach liquid to the sautéed onions.
- Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes.
- Add the mixture to the spinach along with the crabmeat and feta.
- In a small bowl, beat the whole egg, egg white, heavy cream, paprika, cayenne and ¼ tsp of salt.
- Stir the mixture into the spinach.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Lightly butter six 3-ounce muffin cups in a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Spread 1 sheet of filo on a work surface; keep the remaining sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel.
- Brush the filo with some of the melted butter.
- Lay another sheet of filo on top, brush with butter and repeat the process with 1 more sheet of filo and butter (3 sheets in all).
- Cut the filo into three 6-inch squares and gently press a square into each of the buttered muffin cups; discard the trimmings.
- Repeat the process with the remaining sheets of filo and melted butter.
- Using kitchen scissors, trim the corners of the filo, then neatly fold in any overhanging edges.
- Make the sauces: In a blender, combine the tomatoes, red wine vinegar and tomato paste.
- Season with salt and pepper and puree until smooth.
- Strain into a medium bowl.
- Rinse and dry the blender.
- Add the basil and olive oil and puree until smooth.
- Scrape the basil oil into a small bowl and season with salt.
- In another small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, flying fish roe (if using) lemon juice and mustard.
- Spoon the crab filling into the filo-lined cups.
- Bake the tarts in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the filo is golden-brown and the filling is set.
- Let cool slightly in muffin tin.
- Transfer the crab tarts to individual plates.
- Top each tart with a heaping tsp of the mayonnaise.
- Drizzle the tomato sauce, basil oil and balsamic vinegar around each tart.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.6, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 109.8, Sodium 732.9, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 18
CHEESY ARTICHOKE MINI TARTS
Good-for-you things come in tasty little packages when you follow the recipe Barbara Nowakowski sent from North Tonawanda, New York. Wonton wrappers form the crisp cups that hold the cheddary artichoke filling in these cute appetizers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gently press wonton wrappers into miniature muffins cups coated with cooking spray, allowing edges to extend above cups. Spritz edges with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mustard and cayenne until blended. Stir in artichokes and red pepper. Spoon into wonton cups., Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until cheese mixture is set and wontons are lightly browned. Garnish with dill or tarragon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED SPINACH, CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP
I found this recipe in one of those little recipe books sold near the checkstand in the grocery store. I always look at them to see whether they have any good recipes. We love this one and it is When I can, I use real crab meat but the imitation seems to do ok in it and its cheaper too.
Provided by OceanLuvinGranny
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 1 Dip, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Mix all ingredients except cheeses in med. bowl until well blended.
- Spread mixture in ungreased pie plate (9x1 1/4 inches) or shallow 1 quart casserole.
- Sprinkle with the two cheeses.
- Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve with Ritz crackers or any cracker you like. Can also be served with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.3, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 16.1, Sodium 359.9, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked crab meat and frozen spinach.
- If you don't have fresh artichoke hearts, you can use canned artichoke hearts, just be sure to drain and rinse them well.
- To make the filling ahead of time, simply prepare it and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- When filling the tart shells, be sure to not overfill them, otherwise the filling will spill over when baking.
- To prevent the tart shells from getting soggy, pre-bake them for a few minutes before adding the filling.
- For a crispy crust, brush the edges of the tart shells with egg wash before baking.
- Serve the tarts warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Spinach, crab, and artichoke mini tarts are a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a great option for busy hosts. With their flaky crust, creamy filling, and flavorful combination of spinach, crab, and artichoke, these tarts are sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, give these spinach, crab, and artichoke mini tarts a try.
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