Hot Crab And Cheese Sandwich Recipes

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 SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a bowl, combine crabmeat, green onions, cheese, mayonnaisse and cayenne (or hot pepper sauce).
• Slice tomatoes into eight slices.
• On a baking sheet or broiler pan place English muffin halves and broil 3-4 inches from heat until golden (3-5 minutes); remove from oven.
• Place a tomato slice on each muffin half and top with crab mixture (about 1/2 cup per muffin half)and then sprinkle with extra shredded cheese, if desired.
• Return to oven and broil until cheese browns. (3-5 minutes).

SOUTHERN STYLE CRAB GRILLED CHEESE MELT

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients (crab meat to black pepper) in a bowl.
• Toast the bread lightly on both sides. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
• Generously spread two slices of bread with butter, dust generously with paprika, and place them butter side down in the pan. Distribute 1/4 of the cheese on each of the two slices. Spread half the crab salad on each; top with remaining cheese. Butter and sprinkle paprika on the remaining bread and place on top. Press down very gently, if necessary.
• Cook sandwich until bottom is crisp; turn over carefully and cook until other side is crisp. Cut with a serrated or very sharp knife, taking care not to press out the filling. Serve with bread & butter pickles.

GRILLED CRAB AND CHEDDAR SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl place the crab or surimi and pick through to remove any bones or cartilage.
• Stir in the cheese, green onions and just enough mayonnaise to hold it all together.
• Spoon the crab on 4 slices of bread and top with remaining bread.
• Heat a griddle to medium-low heat.
• Brush tops of bread liberally with melted butter and place butter side down on hot griddle.
• Cook slowly until golden and crisp on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes.
• Brush tops with melted butter and turn to cook the other side, again slowly until bread is browned, 2 minutes more.
• Cut in half and serve while still hot.