Best 5 Crabmeat Topped Potatoes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our crabmeat-topped potatoes, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable dishes, ranging from classic casseroles to innovative twists, promise a symphony of sensations in every bite. Whether you seek a comforting meal for a family gathering or an elegant appetizer for a special occasion, our collection of recipes has something for every palate and preference. Dive into the creamy richness of our classic crabmeat casserole, where succulent crabmeat mingles with a velvety cheese sauce and crispy potato topping. Experience the vibrant flavors of our Mexican-inspired crabmeat-stuffed potatoes, bursting with spicy chorizo, tangy tomatillo salsa, and the unmistakable aroma of cilantro. For a lighter option, try our crabmeat-topped potato cakes, pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a zesty lemon-herb sauce. And for those seeking an elegant presentation, our crabmeat-stuffed baked potatoes offer a sophisticated twist, filled with a savory crabmeat mixture and topped with a golden brown crust. Each recipe provides detailed instructions, ensuring culinary success for home cooks of all skill levels. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our crabmeat-topped potato recipes, creating dishes that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds and those of your loved ones.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB STUFFED TWICE BAKED POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 stuffed potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 large baking potatoes
2 tablespoons plus 4 to 6 tablespoons butter, depending on size of potatoes, divided
2 medium shallots
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cups cooked crabmeat, preferably Alaska king crab
1 to 2 cups grated cheese, depending on size of potatoes (provolone, Muenster or Jack - something mild)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Prick holes in the potatoes with a fork and place directly on the oven rack. Roast until cooked through, about 45 minutes, depending on the size of the potato.
  • While the potatoes are cooking prepare the crab: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a frying pan. Add the shallots and cook until translucent. Next add the minced garlic and saute in the frying pan to gently brown the shallots and garlic. Add the thyme and crab and cook until heated through. Then set aside.
  • Lower the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Once the potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle cut, off a small portion of the top making an opening in the potato.
  • Take a spoon and scoop the pulp into a bowl. Place the potato skins on a cookie sheet and put in a 350 degree F oven for about 5 minutes to dry them out and ensure they will be crispy when done.
  • To the potato pulp, add the shallot/crab mixture, remaining butter, cheese and sour cream and mix. Then add parsley, salt and pepper, to taste. Fill the potato shells with the potato/crab mixture. Bake until cheese has melted around 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

BALTIMORE CRAB BOIL OMELET WITH CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES



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A giant family-style omelet is filled with crispy crab, corn and scallions and served alongside smashed breakfast potatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells (about 6 ounces),
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 cobs)
1 bunch scallions, chopped, whites and greens kept separate
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound boiled small potatoes
1 1/4 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
6 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the crab, corn, scallion whites and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges of the crab are just crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Gently smash the potatoes with the heel of your hand so the inside is exposed but they still hold their shape. Heat 4 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet over medium-high heat and add the potatoes in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning and 1 tablespoon of the scallion greens. Season with salt. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Beat the eggs, cream, remaining scallion greens and remaining 3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning, then pour into the hot skillet. Cook by lifting the set egg with a spatula, letting the uncooked egg flow underneath. When the eggs are mostly set but still loose on top, add the crab filling to one side. Gently fold the omelet in half and slide onto a serving plate. Serve with the smashed potatoes.

CRAB MASHED POTATOES



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This makes a rich, indulgent side dish, perfect for the holidays or any entertaining opportunity.

Provided by Donna B McClure

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup kosher salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup buttermilk
1 stick butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds lump crabmeat
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover. Add kosher salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, butter, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Drain potatoes and mash in a large bowl. Fold in cream cheese mixture. Whisk until smooth and blended. Add in crabmeat, stirring carefully to avoid breaking it up too much. Spoon potato mixture into a large, oven-safe casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and toasted, about 10 minutes.
  • Top with chives just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 86.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1879.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CRABMEAT STUFFED POTATOES



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Absolutely wonderful side dish for an elegant dinner. I made these for Xmas dinner and served them with a Lobster Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. YUM!! Give this recipe a try and I guarantee there will be no complaints!

Provided by Chippie1

Categories     Crab

Time 2h

Yield 12 Side dishes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 russet potatoes
11 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
2 lbs fresh lump crabmeat or 6 cans crabmeat
1/4 lb unsalted butter or 1/4 lb margarine (cut into 6 pieces)
1 cup heavy whipping cream or 1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped green onion, about (tops only) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Wash the potatoes well, then pat dry and place in center of oven rack, being sure to leave some space between potatoes for hot air to circulate.
  • Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until soft to the touch (when you squeeze the sides in).
  • Meanwhile, very coarsely grate the cheese.
  • Then, pick over the crabmeat: Spread the crabmeat out on a large, flat cookie sheet then pick up each lump and visually look for thin, transparent pieces of shell.
  • Remove the shell fragments, trying not to break up lumps of crabmeat.
  • Return crabmeat to refrigerator.
  • About 20 minutes before the potatoes are done, set the butter and cream out to get to room temperature.
  • When the potatoes are done, remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes until cool enough to handle.
  • Turn the potatoes once to let both sides of the skin dry out.
  • (Turn the oven to 350 degrees.) With a very sharp bread knife, cut the potatoes in half lengthwise, cutting across the widest part so the potato shells will sit flat.
  • Scoop out the potato meat with a soup spoon to within 1/4 inch of the shell, placing the potato meat in the large bowl of an electric mixer.
  • Add the butter to the bowl with the potato meat, separating the pieces.
  • Beat at low speed (with a paddle attachment, if possible-but beaters will work, also) until the butter is just incorporated.
  • With the mixer still on low, add the cream and then the Vegetable Magic and red pepper, beating just until the cream and seasonings are mixed in well, but the potatoes are still quite lumpy.
  • You do not want to get to a smooth, whipped potato consistency; there should be lots of lumps throughout the mixture.
  • Turn off the mixer and taste for seasoning level-- the mixture will be spicy at this point, but the cheese and crabmeat are both bland, and finished dish will not be spicy.
  • Spoon the potato mixture into a very large, shallow mixing bowl (if you use a shallow bowl, you'll be able to fold in the crabmeat more evenly throughout the mixture).
  • Using a fork, fold in 5 ounces of the grated cheddar, not trying to make a smooth, even distribution-- you want to have pockets of cheese (they will melt and be fantastic!) scattered throughout the finished stuffed potato.
  • Then gently fold in the reserved lump crabmeat, being careful not to break up the lumps, but making sure all of the mixture in the bowl has crabmeat scattered through it.
  • Stuff the potato shells until they are just rounded slightly at the top.
  • (You will have extra stuffing, which you can bake in ramekins or a small casserole dish.) Place the stuffed potatoes in a baking pan, fitting them close together, then sprinkle the tops with the remaining 6 ounces grated cheddar.
  • You can prepare the recipe to this point several hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Place the pan in a 350 degrees oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the potato mixture is nice and hot.
  • Serve immediately (sprinkling the tops of the potatoes with green onions, if desired), allowing 2 potato halves for an entrée and 1 potato half for an appetizer or side dish.
  • The potatoes make a wonderful entree with just a nice crisp garden salad and hot French bread.

CRABMEAT-TOPPED POTATOES



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Make and share this Crabmeat-Topped Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large baking potatoes
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes; prick several times with a fork.
  • Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until done.
  • Melt buter in a large skillet; add green pepper and green onions, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
  • Add cream cheese, crabmeat, and milk.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth.
  • Remove from heat; add sour cream, salt, white pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve over split baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.8, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 102.6, Sodium 719, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 16.6

Tips for Making Crabmeat-Topped Potatoes:

  • For the best results, use fresh crabmeat. If you're using canned crabmeat, be sure to drain it well and flake it before using.
  • Yukon Gold potatoes are a good choice for this recipe, as they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
  • To ensure that the potatoes are cooked through, parboil them before baking.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. Cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère are all good choices.
  • For a crispy topping, sprinkle the bread crumbs with melted butter before baking.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately after baking, while they're still hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Crabmeat-topped potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving them as a main course or a side dish, these potatoes are sure to be a hit. With their creamy texture, crispy topping, and flavorful crabmeat, these potatoes are a must-try.

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