Open Face Crab Melts Food

CRAB MELTS

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.

OPEN-FACED CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• Broil English muffins 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. , In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper and tarragon; stir in crab. Spread over each muffin half; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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.

OPEN-FACED CRAB SALAD MELT

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the first seven (7) ingredients; give a good stir.
• To the cream cheese mixture add the yellow and red peppers, celery, scalions and toasted sesame seeds. Stir well.
• Gently stir in the crabmeat and chopped egg. Divide the the crab mixture evenly among the muffin halves, mounding slightly. Top each sandwich with one (1) tomato slice and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
• Broil under a pre-heated broiler about 5 inches from the heating element for 3 to 4 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned. Garnish with the parsley and paprika; serve with lemon wedges.

OPEN-FACED CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• Stir together first 4 ingredients.
• Spread mixture evenly over cut sides of muffin halves; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
• Broil 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately.

CRAB MELT

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.
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OPEN FACE CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together the mayo, lemon juice, pepper, salt and crab meat.(If you are using green onion, add now too.)
• 2. Top each muffin with a tomato and divide crab mixture between the 6 halved muffins. Top with cheddar cheese.
• 3. Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes.

OPEN FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• To make the sauce: Mix 1/4 cup of mayonnaise with the ketchup, and chili sauce in a bowl or food processor. Season the sauce with lemon juice, salt and pepper, Worcestershire, crab boil and grated horseradish and reserve.
• To make the sandwiches: Slice the croissants in half then lightly toast them in the oven.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the crab with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, the cream cheese, and capers. Season the mixture with Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, crab boil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
• Spoon or pipe the crab mixture onto the croissant halves. Arrange the sandwiches on 4 plates. Drizzle with sauce and serve.

OPEN-FACED CRAB MELT

Steps:

• Broil English muffins 4-6 in. from the heat 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
• In bowl, combine the crab, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, pepper and tarragon. spread over each muffin half; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.