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Baked Crab Bites

Savory Baked Crab Bites That Wow at Every Gathering

Creamy crab filling encased in crispy phyllo cups, perfect for appetizers and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Imitation Crab Meat (or Fresh Crab Meat) Fresh crab gives a richer taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Substitute with minced fresh onion for a sharper taste if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can be replaced with fresh minced garlic for a more intense flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning Use a mix of paprika, cayenne pepper, and celery salt if needed.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Consider Neufchâtel cheese for a lower-fat version.
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Swiss cheese or Fontina can be substitutes.
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper Feel free to swap with other mild bell peppers.
For the Shell
  • 12 pieces Phyllo Cups You can use puff pastry cups.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, cream cheese, and Gruyère cheese.
  3. Gently fold in the imitation crab meat into the mixture.
  4. Carefully fill each phyllo cup with about one rounded teaspoon of the crab mixture.
  5. Bake the Baked Crab Bites for about 15 minutes, until the tops are golden and the phyllo cups are crisp.
  6. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make the crab filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Serve them immediately after baking for best results.

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