Crab And Pepper Jack Tostaditos Recipes

CRAB AND PEPPER JACK TOSTADITOS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onions and chile; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft. Remove from skillet; place in medium bowl. Stir in imitation crabmeat, pepper Jack cheese and salsa until well mixed.
• Place tortilla chips, hollow side up, on ungreased large cookie sheet. Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon crabmeat mixture into each chip. Top each evenly with cotija cheese.
• Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until pepper Jack cheese in crabmeat mixture is melted. Place on serving plate; garnish each with avocado slice.

TOSTADITOS

Steps:

• In a cast iron skillet, heat the oil to the smoking point, then add the tortilla pieces and fry them. Turn them often, until they are crisp and evenly colored. Transfer chips to a towel-lined sheet pan. Drain the oil and lower the heat. Sprinkle the chili powder and salt over the tortilla pieces. Cook, 1 to 2 minutes, tossing constantly. Cool on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

PUEBLO PEPPER JACK CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic, saute for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and golden. Stir in the bell pepper, stock, water, cumin and chipolte. Bring to a boil, then stir in potatoes. Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle boil, cover and cook for 5 minute.
• Stir in the corn kernals and cover, simmering for 10 min or until the potatoes are tender.
• In a small bowl, combine the half and half and cornstarch, stirring until smooth. Slowly stir into the soup and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in Pepper Jack cheese, stirring until smooth and thickened.
• Stir in crabmeat and cilantro and heat through for several minutes. Garnish individual servings with fresh cilantro and serve with crusty bread.

JUST LIKE, JACK ASTOR'S CRAB DIP - COPYCAT

Steps:

• In a small pan, saute onion and garlic.
• Next saute bell pepper, then mushrooms.
• Let cool.
• In a bowl soften cream cheese with a spoon.
• Add cooled vegetables, crab meat, and cheese.
• Store in container in fridge until ready to serve.
• SERVING INSTRUCTIONS: Place dip in a oven proof shallow bowl.
• Spread dip evenly in bowl and top with more shredded cheddar cheese.
• Warm slightly in microwave.
• Bake in oven at 350 degrees, until slightly bubbling and the top is starting to turn golden brown.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and parlsey sprig.
• Place bowl on a serving plate and surround with nacho chips and pita points.

CRAB, CHILI, AND AVOCADO TOSTADITOS

Steps:

• Heat enough vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat to reach depth of 1 inch. Working in batches, add tortillas and fry until crisp, about 45 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. (Fried tortillas can be made 1 day ahead. Cool tortillas completely and store in resealable plastic bag at room temperature.)
• Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add poblano chilies, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and jalapeño; sauté until just beginning to soften, about 12 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cool.
• Mix crab, tomatoes, Cotija cheese, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and lime juice into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. (Crab mixture can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Preheat broiler. Place tortillas in single layer on 2 baking sheets. Top with crab mixture and avocado. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Broil until cheese melts, about 30 seconds, then serve.
• *Fresh green chilies that are often called pasillas; available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.