Best 3 Crab Swiss Bites Recipes

Take your taste buds on a delightful journey with our delectable Crab Swiss Bites, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures. These bite-sized morsels combine the delicate sweetness of crab meat with the rich, nutty flavor of Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a crispy, golden brown crust. Each bite is an explosion of seafood and cheesy goodness, guaranteed to tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.

In this article, we present three variations of this classic dish, each with its unique twist:

1. **Traditional Crab Swiss Bites:** This classic recipe stays true to the original, featuring a harmonious blend of crab meat, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, enveloped in a flaky puff pastry crust.

2. **Crab Swiss Bites with Spinach:** Adding a touch of verdant goodness, this variation incorporates fresh spinach into the filling, creating a vibrant contrast of colors and a delightful burst of flavor with each bite.

3. **Crab Swiss Bites with Sun-Dried Tomatoes:** For a tangy and aromatic twist, we introduce sun-dried tomatoes to the mix. Their concentrated flavors add a delightful depth and complexity to the filling, perfectly complementing the crab and cheese.

Whether you prefer the traditional version or are looking for a new flavor adventure, our Crab Swiss Bites are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRAB SWISS BITES

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These hot appetizer bites are delicious and easy to make. Rolls are separated into pieces, topped with a crabmeat and Swiss cheese mixture, and sprinkled with water chestnuts. They're a definite crowd pleaser!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas

Time 22m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
¼ cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon curry powder
1 (8 ounce) package dinner rolls
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix together crabmeat, green onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder.
Separate dinner rolls into 3 pieces each. Spoon equal portions of the crabmeat mixture onto the roll pieces. Top with water chestnuts.
Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 125.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CRAB SWISS BITES

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This is a recipe given to our family by Kim Kramer, a family friend. It's a great appetizer. If you are a real foodie, you will top the Crab Swiss Bite with Clam Dip! Peter Lehman holds the record for the most Crab Swiss Bites topped with Clam Dip in the Northeast!! Rock on Peter.

Provided by Susan McGreevy

Categories Seafood Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

7 1/2 oz canned crab meat, flaked
1 Tbsp onion, chopped
4 oz swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp curry powder
1 pkg flaky style bisquits
5 oz water chestnuts, canned, chopped

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix crab meat, onions, swiss cheese, mayo, lemon juice, curry powder and chopped water chestnuts in a bowl. Separate the flaky bisquits into 1/4 inch layers on a greased baking sheet.
2. Put a tablespon of the crab meat mixture on each biscuit. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

CURRIED SWISS-CRAB BITES

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Guests will gobble up these golden biscuits topped with a cheesy crab mixture. You can make the filling ahead of time to cut down on last-minute fuss.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 20 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated flaky biscuits
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

Bake biscuits according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the crab, cheese, mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice and curry. , Remove biscuits to a wire rack. Split each biscuit in half horizontally; spread with crab mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

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Tips:

Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat will work, but it's important to thaw it completely before using.
Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat is very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and white, about 2-3 minutes.
Use a good quality Swiss cheese. A good quality Swiss cheese will melt smoothly and have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor. Gruyère cheese is a good option, as is Emmental cheese.
Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the crab Swiss bites, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
Serve immediately. Crab Swiss bites are best served immediately, while they are still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Crab Swiss bites are a quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like your crab Swiss bites spicy or mild, cheesy or crispy, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, give crab Swiss bites a try.