Crab Appetizers
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Crab Appetizers, a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors encased in crispy mini phyllo shells or wonton wrappers. Featuring tender crab meat, silky cream cheese, sharp shredded cheddar, and a hint of boldness from Worcestershire sauce and paprika, this crowd-pleasing recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Baked to golden bubbly perfection and garnished with fresh green onions, these bite-sized delights are ideal for parties, holiday gatherings, or any occasion that calls for an elegant seafood treat. With their rich flavor profile and stunning presentation, these warm crab hors d'oeuvres will quickly become your go-to appetizer recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup crab meat
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 24 pieces mini phyllo shells or wonton wrappers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the crab meat, chopped green onions, garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Ensure everything is evenly distributed but do not overmix to avoid breaking the crab meat.
If using wonton wrappers, press each wrapper into the wells of a mini muffin tin to create a cup shape. Bake these shells alone for 5 minutes to slightly crisp them. Skip this step if using pre-made phyllo shells.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture into each phyllo or wonton shell.
Place the filled shells onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Garnish with additional chopped green onions or a sprinkle of paprika for presentation, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious crab appetizers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.0 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.5 g | 258% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 337 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 3548 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 65.8 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1108 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 16% | |
*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.
