Cheesy Crab Tart Appetizers Recipes

CRABMEAT-CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cheese spread, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, white part of onion and crabmeat. Remove crescent rolls from tube; do not unroll. , Cut each section into 12 slices. Place slices on ungreased baking sheet. Divide crab mixture over 24 crescent roll slices. Sprinkle with green onion tops and paprika. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned on bottom. Serve immediately.

CHEESY CRAB TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray 32 cups of a mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Place center of wonton wrappers in bottom of mini muffin cups, pressing edges of wrappers against sides of pan to form a cup. Spray edges of wonton wrappers with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, and next 6 ingredients; beat with an electric mixer at low speed until smoooth. Fold in crabmeat, green onion, and red bell pepper. Spoon crab mixture evenly into prepared wonton cups. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until center are set and wonton is lightly browned.

CHEESY CRAB BITES

Steps:

• Pour the oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deep-frying thermometer.
• Combine the mozzarella, cream cheese, garlic salt and crushed red pepper in a food processor. Pulse until a thick paste is formed, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough to form a 16-by-12-inch rectangle. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out 10 to 12 rounds of dough. Use your fingertips to gently stretch each round of dough into a 4-inch circle. Top a round of dough (slightly off-center) with 1 heaping teaspoon of the cheese mixture and 1 teaspoon crabmeat. Fold the dough in half over the filling to create a half-moon. Press the edges together to seal the pocket and crimp with the prongs of a fork. (See Cook's Note.) Repeat this process with the remaining circles and filling.
• Preheat the vegetable oil to 350 degrees F and line a plate with paper towels.
• Working in batches, carefully lay the pizza pockets in the hot oil. Fry until deeply golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minute on each side. Remove from the hot oil to the lined plate to cool slightly.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.

CHEESY CRAB TART APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut circle out of bread, using medium sized glass.
• Brush melted butter on both sides of circles and press gently into muffin tins to form a shell.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes, until edges are crisp and golden brown.
• To make filling, melt 3 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Let butter bubble, then stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Let bubble and add milk.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then turn heat to low. When mixture forms a thick, creamy sauce, add the cheese, stirring until melted.
• Add remaining ingredients one at a time.
• Spoon into shells and place on cookie sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

MINI CRAB TARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place tart shells in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk egg, milk, mayonnaise, flour and salt until smooth. Stir in crab, cheese and chopped onion. Spoon into tart shells., Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Garnish with sliced onions if desired. Serve warm.

KING CRAB APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 tartlet pans.
• Divide rolls in half and press into the prepared tartlet pans. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, crab, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon 1 teaspoon of mixture into tarts and garnish with paprika.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. These freeze wonderfully. Just reheat before serving.