Best 5 Pen Face Crab And Artichoke Melt Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our penne face crab and artichoke melt, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features succulent penne pasta tossed in a creamy and flavorful sauce, generously filled with tender crab, juicy artichoke hearts, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of textures, from the soft and chewy pasta to the delicate crab and artichoke, all enveloped in a rich and velvety sauce. Served piping hot, this penne face crab and artichoke melt is sure to become a favorite comfort food, perfect for a cozy meal or a special occasion. Additionally, discover a collection of equally enticing recipes within this article, including a classic tuna melt, a flavorful chicken cordon bleu melt, and a vegetarian-friendly roasted red pepper and goat cheese melt. Each recipe offers a unique taste experience, catering to a variety of preferences and dietary choices.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB MELT



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This Crab Melt will become your favorite open faced sandwich recipe! Deliciously cheesy and easy to make!

Provided by Jessica Formicola

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups Parmesan cheese (, finely grated*)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 white onion (, finely chopped)
12 ounces lump crab meat**
13 ounces artichokes (, drained and finely chopped)
1/2 cup flat parsley (, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Dash smoked paprika
8 slices thick cut sourdough bread
2 large tomatoes (, cut into 16 slices)
16 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 9x9 baking dish (or similar size) with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, chopped onion, lump crab meat, chopped artichokes, parsley, fine sea salt, white pepper and smoked paprika in a medium bowl. Toss to combine being carful to not break apart crab pieces.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, or until starting to lightly brown.
  • Place sourdough bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Place under high broil about 4 inches from the heating mechanism for 3-4 minutes or until they brown lightly. Remove.
  • Evenly spoon hot crab mixture over each slice of bread, 2 slices of tomato and 2 slices of Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Place back under the broiler until cheese melts, approximately 2 minutes, but watch closely considering that broilers vary greatly.
  • Serve open face and hot.
  • If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1695 kcal, Carbohydrate 90 g, Protein 80 g, Fat 112 g, SaturatedFat 40 g, Cholesterol 204 mg, Sodium 3688 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK CRAB MELTS



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Two types of cheese on top of a savory crab mixture make these open-faced sandwiches ooey-gooey good! I usually serve them for dinner, but they also make a great app when cut in half. -Donna Bennett, Bramalea, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5 teaspoons finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced green onion
2 English muffins, split
4 slices tomato
4 thin slices cheddar cheese
4 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix crab, mayonnaise, celery and green onion until blended. Place muffin halves on an ungreased baking sheet., Broil 4-6 in. from heat until toasted. Spread with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CRAB MELTS



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These special open-faced sandwiches from Donna Bennett of Washougal, Washington have wonderful crab and cheese flavor. "This recipe closely resembles a dish my husband and I enjoyed at a favorite restaurant several years ago," Donna writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5 teaspoons minced celery
1 tablespoon minced green onion
2 English muffins, split
4 slices tomato
4 slices cheddar cheese (1/2 ounce each)
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 ounce each)
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, celery and onion. Place muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until toasted. Spread each muffin half with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMED CRAB WITH ARTICHOKES



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mushroom     Onion     Bake     Casserole/Gratin     Crab     Artichoke     White Wine     Potluck

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup onion, grated
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 cups whipping cream
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 pounds crab meat
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Melt butter, stir in flour, and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add onions and parsley and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually stir in cream and heat well. Add wine, salt and peppers. Blend well and simmer stirring constantly. Remove from heat. When mixture is luke warm, add lemon juice.
  • Place meat in bottom of 18 X 28-inch baking dish. Spoon a third of the sauce over top. Layer artichokes over sauce, then cover with third of sauce. Add mushrooms, and top with remaining sauce. Bake in 350°F oven 30 to 40 minutes.

OPEN-FACE CRAB AND ARTICHOKE MELT



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I found this in the 3/2005 issue of Bon Appetit and I usually halve it for my small family. When I do that, I use a smaller jar of marinated artichokes and drain them well.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 medium onion, chopped
12 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained, picked over
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 slices sourdough bread
8 plum tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients and 1/2°C parsley in a large bowl to blend. Transfer crab mixture to 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. You can prepare up to this point and cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Bake crab mixture until bubbling and heated through, about 25 minutes.
  • Preheat broiler. Place bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Divide hot crab mixture among bread slices, using about 1/2 cup each. Top with tomato slices, then Monterey Jack cheese slices. Broil sandwiches until cheese melts, watching carefully to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the 2 T. of parsley and serve hot.

Tips:

  • To make sure your crab and artichoke melt is extra gooey, use a combination of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • For a crispy breadcrumb topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use half the amount of dried herbs that you would fresh herbs.
  • To make your melt even more flavorful, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve your crab and artichoke melt with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Conclusion:

The pen face crab and artichoke melt is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With its creamy crab and artichoke filling, crispy breadcrumb topping, and gooey cheese, this melt is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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