Cheese and Crab Cups
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly creamy Cheese and Crab Cups, a perfect bite-sized appetizer that's as elegant as it is easy to make. Featuring tender lump crab meat blended with tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, each phyllo pastry cup is packed with rich, savory flavor and just the right amount of spice. These crispy, golden, oven-baked cups come together in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for entertaining or holiday gatherings. Garnished with fresh green onions and a dash of paprika, these savory morsels are sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Perfect as a party starter, these cheesy crab appetizers will be the highlight of any spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Phyllo pastry cups
- 1 cup Lump crab meat
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to overmix to maintain the crab's texture.
Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the mixture, reserving a small portion for garnish.
Place the phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Using a spoon, fill each phyllo cup with the crab and cheese mixture. Be generous but ensure the filling is evenly distributed among the 12 cups.
Sprinkle a pinch of paprika on top of each filled cup for added color and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the filling is warmed through and the tops are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the cups to cool for 2-3 minutes before garnishing with the reserved green onion slices.
Serve warm and enjoy your Cheese and Crab Cups!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.3 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.1 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 391 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 3068 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 89.9 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1119 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1275 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
