Best 12 Cheddar Crab Puffs Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing cheddar crab puffs, a harmonious blend of creamy cheddar cheese and succulent crab meat encased in a crispy golden shell. These bite-sized treats are not only visually appealing but also burst with a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. With just a few simple steps, you can create these delectable morsels that are perfect as appetizers, party snacks, or even a main course when paired with a refreshing salad. This article presents a collection of cheddar crab puff recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional recipes that stay true to the classic combination of cheddar cheese and crab to innovative variations that incorporate different cheeses, herbs, and spices, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect cheddar crab puff recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB PUFFS



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These homemade Crab Puffs are absolutely addicting, filled with an unbelievably delicious creamy crab mixture that's made with lump crab meat, like cream cheese, parmesan cheese, veggies, and SO much more.

Provided by lyuba

Categories     Appetizer

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz lump crab meat
1/2 yellow onion (diced)
1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp chives (diced)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp coarse sea salt (or coarse kosher salt)
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 sheets puff pastry

Steps:

  • Make sure to thaw puff pastry before starting. Carefully unfold the puff pastry sheets as soon as they are thawed. (If puff pastry has to wait for you to make the filling, cover it with a couple of sheets of damp paper towel to keep from drying out.)
  • Preheat the oven to 400­° and lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
  • Dice onion, bell pepper, and mince garlic. Preheat a small cooking pan over medium heat and sauté onion and bell pepper with a little bit of olive oil.
  • When the veggies are completely softened, mix in garlic, and let it cook until fragrant. Transfer cooked veggies into a mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients for the filling to the mixing bowl with veggies and use a spatula or a fork to mix everything thoroughly.
  • Roll out the puff pastry sheets to about 12x12 size squares. Use a pizza cutter or a knife to cut each puff pastry sheet into 16 squares each.
  • Fit each square into the cup of the prepared mini muffin pan, forming a little cup out of the pastry square. (You will need to work in batches, so make sure to cover the pastry with damp paper towel in between batches to prevent it from drying out.)
  • Fill each pastry square with slightly less than 1 1/2 tablespoons of crab mixture. (I use a #40 cookie scoop to get even amount each time and fill it slightly less than full.)
  • Bake for about 17 minutes, until pastry is golden brown. (Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB PUFFS



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If you're looking for a scrumptious way to get a party started, bring out a tray of these cheesy crab puffs. They bake up golden brown and taste wonderful right out of the oven. Try serving them with soup instead of bread or crackers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, butter, mustard, salt, cumin and hot pepper sauce to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny. Stir in the cheese and crab., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 23-26 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

EASY CRAB PUFFS



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Easy crab and cream cheese filling for these cream puff pastries make a impressive appetizer for any occasion.

Provided by N Morski

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup salted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash soy sauce
1 (12 ounce) package imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add flour; stir to form a ball. Remove from the heat and add eggs all at once; stir until smooth.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffs are a nice golden brown and hollow sounding, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, sour cream, celery, onion, garlic powder, and soy sauce until smooth. Mix in crab.
  • Fill cooled puff pastries with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 378.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CRAB PUFFS



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These decadent deep-fried puffs are filled with crabmeat and cream cheese. Dip them in your favorite Asian-style sauce and loosen your belt buckle!

Provided by TISHNERIC

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart oil for deep frying
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 (16 ounce) packages small won ton wrappers

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together cooked crabmeat, cream cheese and garlic salt.
  • Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each won ton wrapper and seal.
  • In small batches, carefully place won tons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 695.5 mg

CHEDDAR-CRAB PUFFS



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Egg keeps these rich appetizers from being too heavy. Freeze a batch up to 1 month before your holiday party, reheat in the oven, and serve warm without all the fuss.

Categories     cheddar puff     crab puffs     make ahead appetizers     easy appetizer recipes     holiday appetizer recipes     make ahead dishes

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 c. water
4 tbsp. butter
salt
pepper
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 c. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
6 oz. crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, combine water, margarine, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling on medium. Remove from heat. Add flour and stir until ball forms. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, until dough is smooth and shiny. Stir in Cheddar and crab.
  • With tablespoon-size cookie scoop, scoop mixture into balls onto parchment, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, switching sheets on racks halfway through. Serve warm. To make ahead, place in resealable plastic bag; freeze up to 1 month. Reheat frozen puffs in 400 degree F oven 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories

CRAB AND CHEDDAR QUICHE



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Easy crab quiche. Great for any meal or occasion.

Provided by Shelley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 eggs
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup crabmeat
1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs, mayonnaise, milk, flour, and 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning in a bowl until smooth and creamy; stir Cheddar cheese and parsley into egg mixture. Gently fold crabmeat into the filling.
  • Pour crabmeat filling into the pie crust. Sprinkle a pinch of seafood seasoning over the quiche.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean and the top is lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 104.2 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 452.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHEDDAR CHEESE PUFFS



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Cheddar replaces the more traditional Gruyère, Roquefort or Parmigiano-Reggiano in this French recipe for gougères. The Cheddar performs admirably.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 36 puffs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats. In a medium-size heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup water, the butter and salt, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and add flour. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to pull away from sides of pan and form a lump. Set aside, without stirring, 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. With each addition, dough will look glossy and slick at first; let it come together before adding next egg. Mix in mustard, cayenne and cheese. Dough will be quite loose and sticky.
  • Scoop up a heaping teaspoon of dough and use another spoon to scrape it onto lined pan; it should form a mound about an inch in diameter. Alternatively, use a pastry bag or thick plastic bag with one corner cut off, to pipe small mounds onto pan. Repeat with remaining dough, leaving 1/2 inch between puffs.
  • Bake until puffy and golden, about 25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Remove from oven and serve immediately, or turn oven off and open door slightly to keep puffs warm up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEDDAR CHEESE PUFFS



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"These cheesy appetizers are so easy to make and so quick to bake," comments Tonya Farmer of Iowa City, Iowa. "A warm batch makes a savory snack or an appealing addition to a soup lunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place at least 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BACON CHEDDAR PUFFS



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Make and share this Bacon Cheddar Puffs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 teaspoon onion salt or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine milk and butter in medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until utter is melted and mixture is simmering.
  • Add flour, stir until mixture forms a ball.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Beat in 1 egg at a time until mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Drop heaping teaspoons of mixture onto greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 81.7, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.7

OLD ENGLISH CRAB-CHEESE MELTAWAYS



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These delicious appetizers are a fabulous way to start any party and can be prepared anytime in advance and frozen--then broiled from frozen to serve!

Provided by joearbeely

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 48 pieces, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 English muffins, split and quartered
7 ounces crabmeat
1/2 cup butter, softened
7 ounces Kraft Old English cheese spread
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place muffin pieces on 2 cookie tins. Rinse and drain crab meat; drain well. Mix crab with butter, cheese, salts and mayonnaise. Mix well and spread on muffin pieces. You must freeze for at least 30 minutes or longer before broiling. Broil until puffed, bubbly and slightly golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 81.6, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.4

CHEESY CRAB ENGLISH MUFFINS



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These hot-from-the-oven sandwiches are so good on a cool afternoon or as a quick dinner. Chopped pecans give the crab salad extra crunch.-Mary Lou Crouch, Granite Falls, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
6 English muffins, split and toasted
12 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, celery, mayonnaise, pimientos, pecans and onion. Spread over English muffin halves. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Top with cheese slices; broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 53g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1042mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CHEDDAR-CRAB PUFFS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield YIELD 3-1/2 DOZEN

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup water
4 tablespoons margarine or butter, cut up
Salt
Pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup (4 ounces) extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 ounces crabmeat, picked over

Steps:

  • 1 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2 - In 3-quart saucepan, combine water, margarine, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat to boiling on medium. 3 - Remove from heat. Add flour and stir until ball forms. Stir in eggs, 1 at a time, until dough is smooth and shiny. Stir in Cheddar and crab. 4 - With tablespoon-size cookie scoop, scoop mixture into balls onto parchment, spacing 1 inch apart. 5 - Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, switching sheets on racks halfway through. Serve warm. 6 - To make ahead, place in resealable plastic bag; freeze up to 1 month. Reheat frozen puffs in 400 degree F oven 8 to 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a sweeter and more delicate flavor than canned or frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use canned or frozen crab meat, but be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Shred the crab meat finely: Shredding the crab meat finely will help it to distribute evenly throughout the puffs.
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese: The cheddar cheese is one of the main ingredients in these puffs, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a cheese that is sharp and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the puffs tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the puffs until they are golden brown: The puffs should be baked until they are golden brown and puffed up. This will take about 15-20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Cheddar crab puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a combination of crab meat, cheddar cheese, and a few other simple ingredients. The puffs are baked until they are golden brown and puffed up, and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. Whether you are hosting a party or just looking for a quick and easy snack, cheddar crab puffs are a great option.

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