Crabmeat Pudding Recipes

CRAB CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Lightly grease eight 8-oz. custard cups; set aside. In a skillet, saute green onions in butter until tender; set aside., Spread corn on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. In a blender or food processor, combine corn and cream; cover and process for 1-2 seconds. Add the eggs, crab, Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, sugar, pepper, nutmeg and reserved onions. Cover and process 10-20 seconds longer. Pour into prepared custard cups. , Place cups in a large baking pan. Add 1 in. of boiling water to pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

CORN AND CRAB PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter eight 3/4 cup custard cups or souffle dishes.
• In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and poblano pepper; saute until pepper is tender, about 3 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor, puree corn. Add half-and-half, eggs, flour, salt, sugar, nutmeg and white pepper. Pulse until mixture is smooth; transfer to large bowl. Stir in crabmeat and poblano chile mixture. Divide custard among prepared cups. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon cheese over each.
• Place cups in large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until custards are set in center and knife inserted into center comes out clean.

CRAB PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together cooked crabmeat, cream cheese and garlic salt.
• Roll a small amount of the crabmeat mixture inside each won ton wrapper and seal.
• In small batches, carefully place won tons into the hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

CRAB CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• In a large deep saucepan bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the yellow corn meal, sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Let the mixture return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
• Stir often and continue to simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and baking powder.
• Stir in the corn kernels.
• Add the milk-corn meal mixture and stir to combine. Gently fold in crab to avoid breaking up lumps.
• Pour the mixture into a well-buttered 2 1/2 quart souffle dish, casserole, or any other straight-sided baking dish.
• Bake on the center rack of a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pudding is lightly puffed, lightly browned, and a knife or straw inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Serve immediately.

CRAB AND CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter eight 3/4-cup custard cups or soufflé dishes. Melt butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and poblano chili; sauté until chili is tender, about 3 minutes.
• Puree corn in processor. Add half and half and next 6 ingredients. Using on/off turns, process until mixture is smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Add crabmeat and chili mixture; stir to blend. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Divide custard among prepared cups. Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon cheese over each. Place cups in large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of cups.
• Bake until custards are set in center and knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.

CRABMEAT PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Coat a 2 quart baking dish with the melted butter.
• Line the bottom and sides with bread slices then the cheese slices.
• Fold crabmeat, milk, mayonnaise, green pepper, dill, and mushrooms into the beaten eggs.
• Season to taste with salt and fresh ground pepper.
• Pour over bread and cheese slices.
• Place in a baking pan and fill the pan with boiling water halfway up the side of the baking dish.
• Bake 1 1/2 hours or until a knife inserted into the pudding comes out clean.
• Serve immediately.