Best Crab Melt Recipes

CRAB MELT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brush muffins with butter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until toasted., In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, egg yolks, onion and seasonings. Fold in crab. Spread 3 tablespoons crab mixture over each muffin half. , Broil for 2-3 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Freeze option: Cover and freeze uncooked crab-topped muffins in a single layer for up to 2 months. Place frozen muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes or until tops are golden brown.

OPEN-FACE CRAB AND ARTICHOKE MELT

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients and 1/2°C parsley in a large bowl to blend. Transfer crab mixture to 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. You can prepare up to this point and cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400°. Bake crab mixture until bubbling and heated through, about 25 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Place bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Divide hot crab mixture among bread slices, using about 1/2 cup each. Top with tomato slices, then Monterey Jack cheese slices. Broil sandwiches until cheese melts, watching carefully to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the 2 T. of parsley and serve hot.

CRAB MELT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, onions and celery. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over bread bottom; replace top. , Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cut into slices.

OPEN-FACED CRAB MELT SANDWICHES - OR CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Remove crab meat from shells and combine with cheese, mayo, green onions, and salt and pepper. SANDWICHES - Spread crab mixture over bread and bake open-faced at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Broil for a few seconds, if you wish. DIP - If you're making it as a dip, place ingredients into a shallow dish, and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, until it starts to bubble.

CRAB MELT-AWAYS

Steps:

• Mix first 6 ingredients and divide among the split English muffins.
• Freeze at least 30 minutes before serving. When ready broil until bubbly and golden, about 5 minutes.
• These will keep 3 months in the freezer. I pack them up in sets of two for easy quick lunches.

CRAB MELT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• If using king crab legs, split them lengthwise and cut crosswise into 4-inch lengths. Arrange legs, shell sides down, on a steamer rack set over a kettle of simmering water and steam, covered, 7 to 10 minutes, or until heated through. Remove rack from heat and let crab stand, covered, until just cool enough to handle. Working over a bowl, with a fork extract crab meat from shells, discarding cartilage and allowing juices to accumulate in bowl. Using your fingers, separate crab meat into large shreds. (If using lump crab meat, put in a bowl but do not shred.) Add 1 tablespoon lime juice and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl whisk together remaining tablespoon lime juice, mayonnaise, and mustard until smooth. Pour sauce over crab and toss to coat. Season crab mixture with salt and pepper and chill, covered, 30 minutes.
• Lightly toast brioche or challah and with a 3 1/4-inch round cutter cut out rounds. Lightly butter toast. Spoon one fourth crab mixture into a 1/2-cup measure. Holding a toast round on top of mixture in measure, invert crab onto round and set on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining crab mixture and rounds and sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan over each sandwich. Broil sandwiches about 3 inches from heat until cheese is melted and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Serve sandwiches with lime wedges and garnish with chives.

CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Melt butter and cheese over low heat; add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt.
• Mix well.
• Process in blender until smooth.
• In bowl, fold in crabmeat and chives.
• Slice bread into half inch slices and spread on crabmeat mixture.
• Place on ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

CRAB MELT LOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, onions and celery. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over bread bottom; replace top.
• Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cut into slices.
• Yield: 8 servings.
• Originally published as Crab Melt Loaf in Country Woman
• March/April 2000, p37
• Nutritional Facts
• serving equals 389 calories, 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 879 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.
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ENGLISH MUFFIN CHEESE CRAB MELT

Steps:

• 1. PREHEAT toaster oven to 350. Place half muffin in oven and lightly toast. REMOVE to a sheet of aluminum foil.
• 2. Add to the diced crab salad, mayonnaise, horseradish sauce and dill weed that has been mixed. Top the muffin with the crab mixture, then the cheese. Return to oven, and bake till the cheese melts. About 10 minutes.
• 3. Now enjoy..............

CRAB/ARTICHOKE MELT

Steps:

• Mix crab, artichoke hearts, scallions, celery, white pepper, garlic, Parmesan/Romano/asiago cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl.
• Spread 6 oz. of crab mix on slice of sourdough bread.
• Top with cheddar/jack cheese: -- scallions.
• Bake at 425°F for 8 minutes.

OPEN-FACED CRAB SALAD MELT

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the first seven (7) ingredients; give a good stir.
• To the cream cheese mixture add the yellow and red peppers, celery, scalions and toasted sesame seeds. Stir well.
• Gently stir in the crabmeat and chopped egg. Divide the the crab mixture evenly among the muffin halves, mounding slightly. Top each sandwich with one (1) tomato slice and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
• Broil under a pre-heated broiler about 5 inches from the heating element for 3 to 4 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned. Garnish with the parsley and paprika; serve with lemon wedges.

CALIFORNIA CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT bread in a medium bowl.
• Place bread slices on a large baking sheet. Broil 5 to 6 inches from h eat until toasted (1 to 2 minutes).
• Turn bread slices over; spread each with about 1 tablespoon of the crabmeat mixture.
• Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is bubbly (2 to 3 minutes). Serve immediately.
• Note: Some people find Swiss cheese a little strong. I'm sure Monterey Jack would work in this recipe -- and most likely Mozzarella.

OPEN-FACED CRAB-MELT SANDWICHES RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Combine crabmeat, mayonnaise, peppers, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl; gently toss to combine. Divide crab mixture among bread slices, transfer to a baking sheet and top each with one slice of cheese. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 1 to 2 minutes. This recipe yields 4 servings. Points® Value: 5

CRAB MELT-AWAYS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high heat. Mix all ingredients except toast slices; spread evenly onto toast slices.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Broil until lightly browned. Garnish each appetizer with 1 tsp. each red pepper and green onion.

SWISS CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Split English muffins and broil until lightly browned.
• Top each half with a fourth of the crab meat.
• Place a slice of tomato on each.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Top with Swiss cheese.
• Put back under the broiler briefly until cheese melts.
• Serve while hot.

CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Mix the Crab meat with the mustard, mascarpone, chili, coriander and lime.
• Spread over the ciabatta slice and cover with the grated cheese of your choice.
• Toast under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
• Season with black pepper and serve.

PEN-FACE CRAB AND ARTICHOKE MELT

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients and ½ cup parsley in large bowl to blend. Transfer crab mixture to 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake crab mixture until bubbling and heated through, about 25 minutes. Preheat broiler. Place bread in single layer on large baking sheet. Divide hot crab mixture among bread slices (using generous ½ cup each). Top with tomato slices, then Montery Jack cheese slices. Broil sandwiches until cheese melts, watching carefully to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp parsley and serve.

BLITZ CHEESY CREAMY CRAB MELT

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, mix Neufchatel, mayonnaise, Old Bay, onion, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well blended. Add crabmeat and gentlyfold into cream-cheese mixture.
• 2. Spread mixture into a 9-inch pie plate (I prefer glass). Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and paprika.
• 3. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with assorted crackers or toast points.

CRAB SALAD ENGLISH MUFFIN MELT

Steps:

• Spread the crab salad over each english muffin half and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese starts to bubble.

CRAB MELT RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Add the mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Mix in the crab carefully, to keep the crab pieces. Taste. If needed add a little kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Add this slowly, and taste, taste, taste! Slice the baguette in half and brush with olive oil. Broil for about 1 minute, until lightly golden. Remove from the broiler and rub a fresh clove on garlic on it-- lightly! Don't overdo it. Add a mound of crab salad on each slice of bread, add 3-4 avocado slices and top with cheese. Return to the broiler for about 1 minute, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Enjoy!