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Crab Crunchies: Discover a Delightful Recipe Today!

Crab Crunchies are delightful seafood bites made with lump crab meat, cheddar cheese, and a blend of seasonings, baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lump crab meat drained and picked over for shells
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the crushed Ritz crackers until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a greased baking dish or onto a lined baking sheet, forming small mounds or patties.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with chopped parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture before baking.
  • Substitute the lump crab meat with shrimp or a combination of seafood for a different flavor profile.

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