Crab Muffins Recipe

Name: Crab Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb backfin crab meat; 12 lb unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 10 English muffins, split; 12 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon British ale or 1 teaspoon strong beer; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped; ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped or 3 tablespoons dried parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb backfin crab meat
12 lb unsalted butter
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 English muffins, split
12 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon British ale or 1 teaspoon strong beer
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped or 3 tablespoons dried parsley

1
---To Make The Cheddar Spread---.
2
Place cheeses in food processor or blender, process until smooth.
3
Gradually add ale, mustard and cayenne pepper.
4
If mixture is soft, refrigerate until firm enough to hold shape.
5
Mould into a disc shape (a sphere or ball).
6
Combine pecans and parsley.
7
Pat the mixture onto the ball or roll the ball in the mixture until the cheese mixture is covered completely.
8
---To Make The Crab Muffins---.
9
Preheat broiler.
10
In a medium bowl, blend butter, cheese spread, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and mayonnaise until creamy.
11
Gently fold in crabmeat.
12
Spread mixture onto English muffin halves.
13
Broil until puffed, bubbly, and slightly golden brown.
14
If you are preparing these ahead of time, freeze on cookie sheets before broiling.
15
Once frozen, store in plastic bags until ready to use.

15413

kcal

Calories

1570

Fat

Carbs

356

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb backfin crab meat, 12 lb unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crab Muffins

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