Swiss Crab Melt
Turn up the flavor on your next appetizer or light meal with this irresistible Swiss Crab Melt! Packed with tender, fresh lump crab meat, creamy mayonnaise, and the zesty brightness of lemon juice and Dijon mustard, this dish strikes the perfect balance between rich and refreshing. Layered on crusty bread and topped with a generous sprinkle of melted Swiss cheese, each bite boasts a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Finely chopped celery and green onions add a satisfying crunch, while a touch of garlic powder and black pepper enhance the savory profile. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight indulgence or impressing guests at your next gathering. Serve these golden, cheesy melts straight from the oven and watch them disappear! Keywords: Swiss Crab Melt recipe, seafood appetizers, cheesy crab toast, quick crab recipes, easy entertaining recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Fresh lump crab meat
- 6 ounces Swiss cheese
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 slices Crusty bread (sliced, such as sourdough or French bread)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine while keeping the crab meat intact.
Grate the Swiss cheese and set half aside for the topping. Mix the other half into the crab mixture.
Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place the bread, butter-side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
Evenly distribute the crab mixture onto the unbuttered side of the bread slices, spreading it to cover the surface.
Top each slice with the reserved Swiss cheese, sprinkling generously.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional chopped green onions or a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 739 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 445 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*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.
