Best Crab English Muffin Bites Recipes

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CRABMEAT ON ENGLISH MUFFINS



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This Appetizer recipe came from a dear friend Sue F. My family has loved it ever since trying it the first time. Hope you will too.

Provided by Dee Osier

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick butter or margarine
1 jar(s) kraft old english cheese spread
1/2 tsp ayonaise
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 can(s) caned crab meat
1 pkg 6 each english muffins, split in half

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the first 4 ingredients at room temperature. Add crab meat and blend well.
  • 2. Spread mixture onto untoasted, split English Muffins. Cut into 4ths. At this point you can either bake on a cookie sheet at 350 for 10-15 minutes. Broil the last 5 minutes until golden brown and serve hot.
  • 3. or freeze on a cookie sheet until firm and store in air tight bags for later use. See section 2 for baking instructions.

CHEESY CRABMEAT ENGLISH MUFFINS



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This is an old family recipe. It is a great finger food/ appetizer for a holiday party. These can be prepared ahead of time and frozen until you are ready to serve.

Provided by DRCarrier

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 72 pieces, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces Kraft Old English cheese spread
6 ounces canned crabmeat
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup butter
salt
3 English muffins (6 halves)

Steps:

  • Mix the Old English Cheddar Cheese, crabmeat, garlic powder and butter together in a mixing bowl. Salt to taste.
  • Spread the mixture over 6 english muffin halves.
  • Place coated English muffins in the freezer until firm.
  • Cut each english muffin half into 12 approximately equal pieces.
  • Place in a ziplock bag and freeze until cooked or cook immediately.
  • To cook: Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place the pieces on the cookie sheet cheese side up.
  • Broil for 10-15 minutes or until the top is brown/ bubbly.

CRAB BITES



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Another crab recipe from the Pacific NW, these are always a hit at parties. You can freeze them for instant appetizers when you have unexpected company. From busycooks.about.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 96 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb crabmeat
1/2 lb butter, softened
2 (4 ounce) jars Kraft Old English cheese spread
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
12 English muffins

Steps:

  • Soften butter and cheese spread at room temperature.
  • Mix together well in mixer with seasonings.
  • Fold in crab meat and spread on English muffin halves.
  • Cut with a sharp knife into four sections and freeze (they cut easier if they're slightly frozen first).
  • Flash freeze individually on a cookie sheet until frozen.
  • Package in freezer bags and store in the freezer.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF degrees.
  • Heat in oven 10 to 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.7, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 84.5, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.5

BUTTERY CRAB BITES



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These cheesy, buttery bites are easy but elegant. They're great at an appetizer or just for snacking. -Rebecca Young of Pleasant Hill, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 English muffins, split
1/2 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/3 cup process cheese sauce
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • Toast English muffins in a toaster oven. Place muffin halves on toaster oven tray. In a small bowl, combine the crab, cheese sauce, butter, mayonnaise and garlic powder. Spread over the muffin halves. Cut each into four pieces. , Bake in toaster oven at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CRAB ON A MUFFIN APPETIZERS



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Simple, delicious, cheesy, freezes well. Can be served as an appetizer or for a luncheon, depending how you slice it. Be sure to take a copy of the recipe along, cause everyone will want a copy -- no kidding!

Provided by Aileen E

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 English muffins
1 lb crabmeat
1/3 cup butter
1 (5 ounce) jar old English cheese (by Kraft)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
parsley (optional)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or crab seasoning of choice)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet.
  • Add Old English cheese until all is melted.
  • Remove from heat, add mayonnaise, parsley and Old Bay.
  • Gently fold in crab meat.
  • Cut muffins in half.
  • LIGHTLY toast muffins (just until they start to toast).
  • Cut the muffins into 1/4ths, for appetizers.
  • Spread the crab/cheese mixture onto each 1/4th.
  • You may freeze at this point.
  • To cook, bake at 350°, for 20 minutes, till bubbly.
  • For luncheon, spread the mixture on the muffin half and cook as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.8, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 120.3, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.4

OLD ENGLISH CRAB-CHEESE MELTAWAYS



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These delicious appetizers are a fabulous way to start any party and can be prepared anytime in advance and frozen--then broiled from frozen to serve!

Provided by joearbeely

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 48 pieces, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 English muffins, split and quartered
7 ounces crabmeat
1/2 cup butter, softened
7 ounces Kraft Old English cheese spread
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place muffin pieces on 2 cookie tins. Rinse and drain crab meat; drain well. Mix crab with butter, cheese, salts and mayonnaise. Mix well and spread on muffin pieces. You must freeze for at least 30 minutes or longer before broiling. Broil until puffed, bubbly and slightly golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 81.6, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.4

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