Crab Salad In Phyllo Pastry Cups Recipe

Name: Crab Salad In Phyllo Pastry Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Frozen Phyllo Pastry, 1 Lb Box; 1/2 cups Butter, Melted; 1 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz. Package); ⅔ cups Mayonnaise; 3 cloves Garlic, Pressed; Sea Salt, to taste; 1 cup Red Pepper, Diced; 2 whole Green Onions, Finely Chopped; 1 teaspoon Horseradish; 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 4 cups Crab Meat Or Crab Flavored Pollock, Chopped; 1 can Water Chestnuts, 8 Oz Can, Drained And Chopped

Servings: persons

1 package Frozen Phyllo Pastry, 1 Lb Box
1/2 cups Butter, Melted
1 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz. Package)
⅔ cups Mayonnaise
3 cloves Garlic, Pressed
Sea Salt, to taste
1 cup Red Pepper, Diced
2 whole Green Onions, Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Horseradish
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
4 cups Crab Meat Or Crab Flavored Pollock, Chopped
1 can Water Chestnuts, 8 Oz Can, Drained And Chopped

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For the pastry shells (recipe makes approximately 100 cups):
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Preheat oven to 375 F.
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Thaw phyllo pastry according to package directions.
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Begin with one layer of phyllo pastry and paint it with melted butter using a pastry brush.
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Cover with another layer of phyllo pastry.
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Paint that with melted butter.
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Continue until you have 4 layers.
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Use a pizza cutter to cut your phyllo dough into 3 squares.
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Push squares into mini cupcake/muffin tins.
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Repeat with remaining dough.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Remove the pastry cups from the muffin tin and cool on a wire rack.
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These can be made ahead of time and frozen.
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For the crab salad:
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Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
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Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to enhance flavors.
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To serve:
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Drop the crab salad by spoonfuls into the phyllo pastry cups.
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This recipe will fill approximately 100 phyllo cups.
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This makes a delicious appetizer for your New Years Eve party, baby showers, or pot luck.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package Frozen Phyllo Pastry, 1 Lb Box, 1/2 cups Butter, Melted, 1 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz. Package), ⅔ cups Mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Crab Salad In Phyllo Pastry Cups falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Salad In Phyllo Pastry Cups

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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