Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing crab and cheese stuffed mini peppers. These bite-sized appetizers, bursting with succulent crab meat, creamy cheese, and a medley of zesty spices, are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a delectable snack, these mini peppers offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will have you coming back for more. With two irresistible variations – a classic crab and cheese filling and a spicy crab and corn filling – our recipe provides options to cater to all palates. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving these delectable morsels.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRAB-AND-CHEESE-STUFFED MINI PEPPERS
Sweet crab, creamy cheese and crunchy mini peppers come together for a super simple appetizer that will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser at your next event.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Cut the peppers lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds and ribs. If needed, trim a small amount off the bottom of each pepper half so that it will lie flat when cut-side up (making them steady is important so the filling stays intact during baking). Chop the trimmings into small pieces and set aside.
- Toss the pepper halves in a medium bowl with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Set aside.
- Stir together the softened cream cheese and reserved pepper trimmings in another medium bowl until smooth. Gently fold in the crabmeat and season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each pepper half with about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture so it comes over the top of the pepper slightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the filling is beginning to brown, about 18 minutes. Serve warm.
CRAB AND PROSCIUTTO-STUFFED PEPPERS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crab, cornflakes, half the prosciutto, the mayonnaise, scallions, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper, if using.
- Spoon the filling into the bell pepper halves, dividing it evenly. Place the remaining prosciutto on top of the filling and drizzle with olive oil. Arrange the filled peppers in a single layer in a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish or small roasting pan. Pour the broth around the peppers. Bake until the peppers are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter and serve.
CRAB STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by á-25087
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Heat a pan to medium heat and add olive oil. 2. Add serranoes and onion and cook about 5 minutes to soften. 3. Add garlic and cook another minute, until fragrant. 4. Cool and put in a mixing bowl. 5. Add crab meat, cheeses, Panko, Old Bay, salt, and about half of the fresh basil. 6. Stir to combine. 7. Heat oven to 350 degrees. 8. Slice each sweet pepper in half lengthwise and scoop out. 9. Stuff each pepper with the crab mixture and sprinkle with dried basil. 10. Set onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. 11. Bake 20-25 minutes. 12. While the peppers are baking, add butter, lemon juice and remaining basil to a small pot. Heat on low until butter melts, stir to combine. 13. Drizzle the Lemon-Basil Butter over the peppers and serve.
CRAB-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
This is so good. The stuffing is just as good baked in a casserole dish and served that way. You may adjust the seasonings for your taste.
Provided by Margie Brock
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauté vegetables, excluding bell peppers, in margarine.
- Mix with crab meat and breadcrumbs.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If dry, add a small amount of water).
- Stuff bell peppers and cover tops with cheese.
- Bake 350°F for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 28.4, Sodium 766.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 14.5
STUFFED PEPPERS WITH CRAB, BACON AND CHEESE
I wanted to add some new meat flavors to my stuffed bell peppers, and I have started making these weekly!
Provided by KT Scarlet
Categories Peppers
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Cut bell peppers in half, and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, crab, bacon, onion and garlic.
- Spoon mix into pepper and top with slide of provolone and cheddar on top.
- Bake fro 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 116.4, Sodium 642.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4, Protein 18.3
Tips:
- Select fresh ingredients: Use the freshest crabmeat, cheese, and mini peppers you can find for the best flavor and texture.
- Prepare the crabmeat: If using fresh crabmeat, be sure to remove any shells or cartilage. If using canned crabmeat, drain and flake it.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese to create different flavor combinations. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and cream cheese.
- Stuff the peppers evenly: Be sure to evenly distribute the crab and cheese mixture among the mini peppers so that each one has a good amount of filling.
- Bake until golden brown: Bake the stuffed mini peppers until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Crab and cheese stuffed mini peppers are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different flavor combinations that will impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy recipe to try, give these crab and cheese stuffed mini peppers a try!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love