Best Southwest Crab Phyllo Bites Recipes

CRAB PHYLLO CUPS

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I always like a little extra chili sauce on top of these easy snacks. If you're out of crab, try them with water-packed tuna. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-fat spreadable garden vegetable cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 cup lump crabmeat, drained
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
5 tablespoons chili sauce

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and seafood seasoning; gently stir in crab. Spoon 2 teaspoons crab mixture into each tart shell; top with chili sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PHYLLO CRAB CUPS

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These cute appetizers taste scrumptious in their phyllo tart shells-horseradish and paprika add a nice kick.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons horseradish sauce
3/4 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
Paprika

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and horseradish until smooth. Stir in crab and onion. Spoon 2-3 teaspoonfuls into each tart shell; sprinkle with paprika. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until tops begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRAB BITES

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Appetizers with fabulous flair! Crunchy phyllo shells complement a crabmeat-artichoke filling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
8 medium green onions, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, diced
1 pouch (6 oz) ready-to-eat crabmeat, flaked
3 packages (2.1 oz each) frozen baked mini phyllo dough shells (15 shells each), thawed

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper.
In large bowl, mix all ingredients except phyllo shells with spoon about 2 minutes or until well blended.
Place phyllo shells on cookie sheet. Fill each shell with about 1 tablespoon crab mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until shells are puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g