Crab-Stuffed Green Chilies Recipe

Name: Crab-Stuffed Green Chilies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies; 1 lb crabmeat, flaked; 2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped; 3 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons cucumbers, seeded, finely chopped; 3 ¼ cups soda crackers, crushed; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ¼ cups milk; to taste oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

3 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies
1 lb crabmeat, flaked
2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons cucumbers, seeded, finely chopped
3 ¼ cups soda crackers, crushed
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups milk
to taste oil (for deep frying)

1
Discard pulp and seeds from chilies, rinse chilies and drain on paper towels.
2
Combine crab meat, green pepper, onion, dill pickle, cucumber, 1/4 cup crushed crackers, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cayenne, garlic and 1/4 cup milk in large bowl.
3
Stuff chilies with crab mixture.
4
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
5
Place remaining 3 cups crushed crackers in flat pan.
6
Combine remaining 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in another pan.
7
Dip chilled stuff chilies in egg mixture, then in crackers.
8
Repeat procedure.
9
Deep-fry at 375 degrees until golden brown.
10
Drain on paper towels.
11
Slice about 1 1/2 inches thick.

163

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies, 1 lb crabmeat, flaked, 2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab-Stuffed Green Chilies 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-Stuffed Green Chilies

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