Creole Crab Mini Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Creole Crab Mini Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1/3 cup onion, and celery and red bell pepper finely chopped; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1 egg; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 8 ounces crabmeat, drained well; Frosting; 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temerature; 1 teaspoon milk; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
2 tablespoons salted butter
1/3 cup onion, and celery and red bell pepper finely chopped
1/2 cup cornmeal
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 egg
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup sour cream
8 ounces crabmeat, drained well
Frosting
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temerature
1 teaspoon milk
2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
To make cupcakes: Heat oven to 350, spray nonstick mini-muffin tins with cooking spray or lightly oil them.
2
Muffin cups shoud be 1 34 to 2 inches in diameter. Set aside.
3
In large saute pan or skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion, celery and bell pepper for about 3-4 minutes, until just starting to get tender. Let cool.
4
Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour sugar baking powder and Old Bay seasoning.
5
In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk and sour cream.
6
When the sweated vegatables are cool, add cornmeal mixture to the egg mixture; mix lightly.
7
Stir in vegatables and all melted butter from the pan, do not overmix.
8
Fold in crabmeat just until evenly distributed.
9
Spoon heaping tablespoon batter into each muffin cup.
10
You should fill 20 cups.
11
Bake cupcakes for 12-14 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean (rotate the pans after the first 7-8 minutees of baking).
12
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove them from pan and let cool briefly on wire rack before frosting.
13
Refrigeration is imperative, as the crab will go bad if left at room temp for an extended period of time.
14
Bring to room temp or warm for a minute or so in oven before frosting.
15
To make frosting:
16
In small bowl mash cream cheese with a fork, then whisk in milk and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
17
Top each cupcake with 1 teaspoon of frosting, then sprinkle with about 1/4 teaspoon chives for garnish.

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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.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1/3 cup onion, and celery and red bell pepper finely chopped, 1/2 cup cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Creole Crab Mini Cupcakes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creole Crab Mini Cupcakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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