Crab Melt Food

CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Melt butter and cheese over low heat; add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt.
• Mix well.
• Process in blender until smooth.
• In bowl, fold in crabmeat and chives.
• Slice bread into half inch slices and spread on crabmeat mixture.
• Place on ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

QUICK AND EASY CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• Put the French bread or ciabatta bread halves in the oven on a baking sheet at about 350°F (175°C) or under the broiler or grill for five minutes or until they are beginning to take on a bit of colour.
• Meanwhile, mix the crab meat with the mustard, red pepper, and celery.
• Add crème fraîche or sour cream as well as salt and pepper to taste. Mix together gently.
• Divide the crab mixture between the pieces of bread and top with the cheese slices.
• Return the crab and cheese topped bread to the oven for five to ten minutes, or place under the broiler or grill, until the cheese is bubbling and brown.
• The cheese gets very hot, so allow these to cool a bit before serving one half of the panini or ciabatta to each person, or cutting into small pieces to serve as hors d'oeuvres.

CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine crab, artichoke hearts, bell pepper, all but 3 tbsp green onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon zest; mix well.
• Spread over bread slices; arrange cheese slices over crab mixture to cover.
• Place sandwiches on baking sheet. Place under broiler until cheese softens, about 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp green onion.

SWISS CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Split English muffins and broil until lightly browned.
• Top each half with a fourth of the crab meat.
• Place a slice of tomato on each.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Top with Swiss cheese.
• Put back under the broiler briefly until cheese melts.
• Serve while hot.

CALIFORNIA CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT bread in a medium bowl.
• Place bread slices on a large baking sheet. Broil 5 to 6 inches from h eat until toasted (1 to 2 minutes).
• Turn bread slices over; spread each with about 1 tablespoon of the crabmeat mixture.
• Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is bubbly (2 to 3 minutes). Serve immediately.
• Note: Some people find Swiss cheese a little strong. I'm sure Monterey Jack would work in this recipe -- and most likely Mozzarella.

CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine crab meat, mayo, green onion, garlic, shredded cheddar and pepper in a medium bowl.
• On cookie sheet, lay croissants out open faced. Spread crab mixture over bottom half and lay cheese slices over top half. Bake in oven until browned. About 15 minutes.
• I serve with a light green salad.