Best 10 English Muffin Crab Appetizers Recipes

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey where flavors dance on your palate! In this article, we present a collection of enticing English Muffin Crab Appetizers that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering, a special celebration, or simply a delightful snack to enjoy.

From the classic Crab Rangoon Dip, which seamlessly blends the richness of crab with a creamy and flavorful filling, to the innovative Crab and Corn Fritters that burst with sweet corn and succulent crab meat, this article offers a diverse range of recipes to suit every palate. Indulge in the savory Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, where tender mushrooms are filled with a savory crab mixture, or try the elegant Crab and Avocado Canapés, where creamy avocado and delicate crab come together in perfect harmony.

For a taste of the sea, the Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli offer a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior, while the Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Wontons provide a delightful combination of textures and flavors. And for a truly unique experience, the Crab and Cream Cheese Wontons combine the richness of crab with the tanginess of cream cheese, creating a delightful symphony of flavors.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article ensures that every recipe is easy to follow and produces mouthwatering results. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your guests raving about your culinary skills.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRABMEAT ON ENGLISH MUFFINS



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This Appetizer recipe came from a dear friend Sue F. My family has loved it ever since trying it the first time. Hope you will too.

Provided by Dee Osier

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 stick butter or margarine
1 jar(s) kraft old english cheese spread
1/2 tsp ayonaise
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 can(s) caned crab meat
1 pkg 6 each english muffins, split in half

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the first 4 ingredients at room temperature. Add crab meat and blend well.
  • 2. Spread mixture onto untoasted, split English Muffins. Cut into 4ths. At this point you can either bake on a cookie sheet at 350 for 10-15 minutes. Broil the last 5 minutes until golden brown and serve hot.
  • 3. or freeze on a cookie sheet until firm and store in air tight bags for later use. See section 2 for baking instructions.

CRAB MUFFINS



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I am sure some of you have seen and or eaten these before, I have been making them for 20yrs. I catered my brother's wedding and he personally requested these, he was on a very small budget and there was no way I could make them for the huge wedding he had. So I had made just enough with real crab meat for the wedding party and...

Provided by JM Avallone

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Lb crab meat (picked over well)
1/2 lb butter softened to room temp
1 Tbsp mayonnaise (please use the brand you love)
1/2 tsp garlic powder, ( garlic salt can be used in a pinch)
1 tsp seasoned salt (make your own see tips)
12 english muffins ( i use thomas)
2 5oz jars kraft old english cheese spread

Steps:

  • 1. Soften butter and cheese spread to room temperature, beat well with mixer with the garlic powder, Mayo & season salt.
  • 2. Gently fold in picked over crab meat, spread over English muffins halves. Cut with a sharp knife in to four sections and freeze they do cut easier if they are slightly frozen.
  • 3. Place on a sheet pan, cookie sheet whatever will fit in your freezer freeze till completely frozen. Sometimes I will put a sheet of wax or parchment paper on the pan but it is not necessary. Package in freezer bags and store.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, take out as many as you are in the mood for and heat for 10-15 minutes until hot & bubbly and as brown as you like.
  • 5. Tips: you see here it says to make your own season salt, there are many variations of season salt personally I skipped this step altogether as most call for garlic powder so it just depends on what mood I am in if I want some onion powder or salt I just toss in a bit so on and so forth most of the time all I add is the garlic powder feel free as always to tailor it to your liking I will post some salt recipes I have found. This season blend can also but used on chicken, fish, pork ect.
  • 6. Season Salt recipes:Combine. Blend thoroughly, put into a shaker and use in place on other seasonings #1- Lawrys #2- 6 tablespoons salt 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder 2 1/4 teaspoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon dill weed 1/2 teaspoon celery salt #3- 2 tbsp. salt 2 tbsp. paprika 1 tsp. ground pepper 1 tsp. onion salt 1 tsp. garlic salt

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.

CHEESY CRABMEAT ENGLISH MUFFINS



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This is an old family recipe. It is a great finger food/ appetizer for a holiday party. These can be prepared ahead of time and frozen until you are ready to serve.

Provided by DRCarrier

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 72 pieces, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces Kraft Old English cheese spread
6 ounces canned crabmeat
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup butter
salt
3 English muffins (6 halves)

Steps:

  • Mix the Old English Cheddar Cheese, crabmeat, garlic powder and butter together in a mixing bowl. Salt to taste.
  • Spread the mixture over 6 english muffin halves.
  • Place coated English muffins in the freezer until firm.
  • Cut each english muffin half into 12 approximately equal pieces.
  • Place in a ziplock bag and freeze until cooked or cook immediately.
  • To cook: Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place the pieces on the cookie sheet cheese side up.
  • Broil for 10-15 minutes or until the top is brown/ bubbly.

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

ENGLISH MUFFIN HORS D'OEUVRES



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My mom makes this every year for Christmas. They are amazing and go fast so make plenty.

Provided by DaveM

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 green onions, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) package English muffin, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, garlic salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread the cheese mixture over each English muffin half. Cut the muffins into quarters and place on a baking sheet.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 85.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ENGLISH MUFFIN CRAB APPETIZERS RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by á-47429

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Package English Muffins
1 Jar Old English Cheese
1 can Crab Meat
1 Stick Butter

Steps:

  • Mix together Old English Cheese, crab meat and melted butter. Spread on each side of an English Muffin. Cut each side of a muffin into fourths. (total of 8) Put on a cookie sheet. Broil 6 - 8 minutes

ENGLISH MUFFIN CRAB CAKES



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Great yummy party food that can be made ahead of time and frozen till ready to bake

Provided by donna bahl

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb can(s) crab meat
1 jar(s) kraft old english cheese spread
1 stick butter, melted
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 pinch garlic
1 pkg english muffins

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients until smooth. Split muffins in half and spread mixture on top of each muffin half. Bake in 350 oven for about 15 minutes until brown on top. Cut each muffin into 4 pieces or smaller an serve hot. May be made ahead of time and frozen till needed. delicious

CRAB ON A MUFFIN APPETIZERS



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Simple, delicious, cheesy, freezes well. Can be served as an appetizer or for a luncheon, depending how you slice it. Be sure to take a copy of the recipe along, cause everyone will want a copy -- no kidding!

Provided by Aileen E

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 English muffins
1 lb crabmeat
1/3 cup butter
1 (5 ounce) jar old English cheese (by Kraft)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
parsley (optional)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or crab seasoning of choice)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet.
  • Add Old English cheese until all is melted.
  • Remove from heat, add mayonnaise, parsley and Old Bay.
  • Gently fold in crab meat.
  • Cut muffins in half.
  • LIGHTLY toast muffins (just until they start to toast).
  • Cut the muffins into 1/4ths, for appetizers.
  • Spread the crab/cheese mixture onto each 1/4th.
  • You may freeze at this point.
  • To cook, bake at 350°, for 20 minutes, till bubbly.
  • For luncheon, spread the mixture on the muffin half and cook as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.8, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 120.3, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.4

HOT CRABMEAT & ENGLISH MUFFIN APPETIZER WEDGES



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A creamy crabmeat salad with scallions and Worcestershire sauce makes a tasty topping for English muffins cut into wedges in this delicious hot appetizer.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 tsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
dash hot pepper sauce
4 English muffins, split

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except muffins until blended.
  • Spoon onto muffin halves; place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 min. or until heated through. Cut each into 4 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh ingredients: Start with high-quality English muffins, crab meat, and vegetables. Fresh ingredients will give your appetizers the best flavor and texture.
  • Prepare the crab meat: If using fresh crab meat, cook it thoroughly before using. Flake the crab meat into small pieces for even distribution in the appetizers.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in this recipe add flavor, texture, and color. Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables that you enjoy, such as bell peppers, celery, or carrots.
  • Season the mixture well: Don't be afraid to add seasonings to the crab mixture. Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic powder are all great options. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Don't overfill the English muffins: When filling the English muffin cups, be sure not to overfill them. The mixture should be level with the top of the muffin cups.
  • Bake until golden brown: Bake the appetizers until the English muffins are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will take about 15-20 minutes.

Conclusion:

These English muffin crab appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make party food. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal event. With their flaky English muffins, creamy crab filling, and melted cheese, these appetizers are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these English muffin crab appetizers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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