Tuna Melts Or Crab Melts In Wontons Shells Recipe

Name: Tuna Melts Or Crab Melts In Wontons Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained or 12 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped fine; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 3 stalks celery & leaves, chopped fine; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes; 1 dash white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon salt substitute; 1 teaspoon cilantro leaf; 4 tablespoons Miracle Whip or 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon evaporated milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese; Pam cooking spray; 36 wonton wrappers

Servings: persons

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained or 12 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3 stalks celery & leaves, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
1 dash white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt or 1/4 teaspoon salt substitute
1 teaspoon cilantro leaf
4 tablespoons Miracle Whip or 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
Pam cooking spray
36 wonton wrappers

1
Add all ingredients together except the shredded cheese Mix well until blended.
2
Set aside.
3
Preheat oven 350*.
4
Spray muffin pans with Pam.
5
Place a wonton wrapper in each muffin cup, making sure the edges are folded out.
6
After each muffin pan is filled, spray Pam lightly over the wrappers. Bake 5 - 6 minutes, middle rack of oven.
7
Take out of oven and fill each wonton wrapper with a heaping tblsp full of filling.
8
You can fill all the wrappers at the same time after all are prebaked.If you have 3 12 cup muffin tins, you can leave the wrappers in the tins to fill and then bake.
9
If not, when cool to touch, take out and place on cookie sheets and fill.Make sure the cookie sheet has a little oil or Pam sprayed on the sheet so the wontons will not stick.
10
Pop back in the oven to heat until hot, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle shredded cheese.
11
on top of each wonton cup and bake until melted.
12
Note: You may sprinkle Panko crumbs or Italian fine bread crumbs or bacon bits on each wonton before adding the shredded cheese.
13
These can be made ahead, refrigerated and reheated. Just add more baking time to reheat.

353

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Carbs

Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained or 12 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped fine, 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, 3 stalks celery & leaves, chopped fine, 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Tuna Melts Or Crab Melts In Wontons Shells 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Melts Or Crab Melts In Wontons Shells

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Variations & substitutions

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