Crunchy Hot Crab Bites

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Elegant crab-topped Melba toast bites with a creamy, spicy kick and melted cheese.
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Crunchy Hot Crab Bites

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16 Calories: 19.6

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These Crunchy Hot Crab Bites are the perfect balance of texture and flavor, ideal for appetizers or light meals. Sweet lump crab meat is gently mixed with fresh lime juice, zesty lime peel, and aromatic herbs like parsley and green onion. A touch of Worcestershire sauce and hot mustard adds depth and a subtle kick, while melted Swiss or sharp Cheddar cheese provides a rich, savory finish. The mixture is spooned onto buttered Melba toast rounds and broiled until bubbly and golden. They are incredibly easy to assemble, making them a favorite for cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or a quick, elegant snack. Serve immediately while the cheese is still molten and the toast is crisp.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler to high.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the drained crab meat, fresh lime or lemon juice, grated lime peel, minced green onion, minced parsley, Worcestershire sauce, hot prepared mustard, and liquid hot-pepper sauce.
  3. Gently fold the ingredients together to avoid breaking up the crab meat, then taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  4. Arrange the 16 Melba toast rounds in a single layer on a broiler-safe baking sheet or pan.
  5. Brush each toast round lightly with melted unsalted butter.
  6. Spoon a portion of the crab mixture onto each buttered toast round.
  7. Sprinkle each bite with approximately 1-1/2 teaspoons of grated Swiss or sharp Cheddar cheese.
  8. Broil until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the crab mixture is heated through, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve immediately while hot and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 19.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 16.0mg6%
Sodium 65.2mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 4.0g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: crab, bites, appetizer, melba toast, broiled, cheese, spicy, lime, parsley, green onion, worcestershire, mustard, party food, easy, quick, seafood, canape, snack, elegant, butter, cheddar
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