Crab-Feta Melt Recipe

Name: Crab-Feta Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb crabmeat, flaked and picked over (fresh or canned but not frozen); 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 1 large celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice; ⅓ cup fresh whole kernel corn, cooked 2 minutes in boiling water and drained (or use frozen whole kernel corn that has been thawed); ¾ teaspoon curry powder; fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 8 slices sourdough bread (1/4-inch thick); 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated (or use cheddar for a sharper flavor)

Servings: persons

12 lb crabmeat, flaked and picked over (fresh or canned but not frozen)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 large celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice
⅓ cup fresh whole kernel corn, cooked 2 minutes in boiling water and drained (or use frozen whole kernel corn that has been thawed)
¾ teaspoon curry powder
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
8 slices sourdough bread (1/4-inch thick)
6 ounces monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated (or use cheddar for a sharper flavor)

1
In a bowl, mix together the crab, mayonnaise, feta, celery, corn, curry, and pepper to taste; set aside (or can refrigerate the crab mixture for up to 1 day in advance; bring it to room temperature before using).
2
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
3
Place 4 slices on a work surface, buttered side down.
4
Spread crab mixture evenly over the 4 slices, followed by the cheese.
5
Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top, buttered side up.
6
Heat a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat for 2 minutes; put the sandwiches in the skillet (in batches), cover, and cook 2 minutes or until the undersides are golden brown and the cheese has begun to melt.
7
Uncover; turn sandwiches over with a spatula, pressing firmly to flatten them slightly.
8
Cook for 1 minute, or until the undersides are golden brown.
9
Turn the sandwiches again, press with the spatula, and cook 30 seconds, or until the cheese has melted completely.
10
Let cook slightly before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb crabmeat, flaked and picked over (fresh or canned but not frozen), 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, 1 large celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Crab-Feta Melt falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab-Feta Melt

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