Hot Crab Bites
Perfect for parties or an elevated appetizer spread, these Hot Crab Bites are a delightful combination of creamy, savory, and crispy. Featuring tender lump crab meat folded into a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan, this recipe is flavored to perfection with green onions, garlic, and a touch of Worcestershire and hot sauce for a subtle kick. Served in crisp, golden mini phyllo shells, these bite-sized appetizers bake up in just 15 minutes, making them as convenient as they are impressive. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or a casual dinner party, these warm crab bites are sure to be the star of the snack table.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Lump crab meat
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 15 pieces Mini phyllo shells (pre-baked)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat until smooth.
Step 3
Fold in the crab meat, finely chopped green onions, and minced garlic.
Step 4
Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix until fully combined.
Step 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 6
Arrange the mini phyllo shells on the baking sheet.
Step 7
Spoon approximately 1 heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture into each shell, filling them generously.
Step 8
Bake the filled shells in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the mixture is bubbly.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Step 10
Garnish with extra green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (478.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1128.1 |
| Total Fat 77.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 284.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2569.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.5g | |
| Protein 60.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 525.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1124.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories