Hot Crab Bites
Perfect for parties or an elevated appetizer spread, these Hot Crab Bites are a delightful combination of creamy, savory, and crispy. Featuring tender lump crab meat folded into a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan, this recipe is flavored to perfection with green onions, garlic, and a touch of Worcestershire and hot sauce for a subtle kick. Served in crisp, golden mini phyllo shells, these bite-sized appetizers bake up in just 15 minutes, making them as convenient as they are impressive. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or a casual dinner party, these warm crab bites are sure to be the star of the snack table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Lump crab meat
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 15 pieces Mini phyllo shells (pre-baked)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat until smooth.
Fold in the crab meat, finely chopped green onions, and minced garlic.
Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix until fully combined.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the mini phyllo shells on the baking sheet.
Spoon approximately 1 heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture into each shell, filling them generously.
Bake the filled shells in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the mixture is bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Garnish with extra green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 285 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 2570 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 60.3 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 525 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1125 mg | 24% | |
*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.
