Best Open Face Crab Ciabatta Recipes

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CRAB MELTS



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These special open-faced sandwiches from Donna Bennett of Washougal, Washington have wonderful crab and cheese flavor. "This recipe closely resembles a dish my husband and I enjoyed at a favorite restaurant several years ago," Donna writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5 teaspoons minced celery
1 tablespoon minced green onion
2 English muffins, split
4 slices tomato
4 slices cheddar cheese (1/2 ounce each)
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 ounce each)
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, celery and onion. Place muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until toasted. Spread each muffin half with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

OPEN-FACE CRAB CIABATTA



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I love the smoked almonds in this. They just make it special. This is perfect when you want a something thats a quick and easy. You can use this for appetizers or lunch

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pint crab salad (purchased from the deli)
1/2 cup smoked almonds or 1/2 cup dried fruit-and-nut trail mix, chopped
1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
6 slices ciabatta (1/2 inch thick slices) or 6 slices French bread, toasted (1/2 inch thick slices)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine crab salad, smoked almonds or trail mix, and rosemary.
  • To serve, spread on toasted ciabatta or French bread slices. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.8, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 0.1, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.5

OPEN-FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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Everyone loved the crab salad my mother-in-law contributed to a family gathering, so I reduced the fat in her recipe for this version. Serve it hot or cold or as a spread for crackers. -Lanie Kappe of Santa Ana, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 loaf (8 ounces) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Stir in the crab, cheese, red pepper, onions and celery. Spoon over bread halves. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 5 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut into 3-in. pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OPEN-FACE CRAB AND ARTICHOKE MELT



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I found this in the 3/2005 issue of Bon Appetit and I usually halve it for my small family. When I do that, I use a smaller jar of marinated artichokes and drain them well.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 medium onion, chopped
12 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained, picked over
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 slices sourdough bread
8 plum tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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.

OPEN-FACED CRAB MELTS



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Make and share this Open-Faced Crab Melts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lump crabmeat, drained and flaked
1/4-1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 English muffins, split and toasted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Stir together first 4 ingredients.
  • Spread mixture evenly over cut sides of muffin halves; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  • Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately.

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