Old English Crab Melt Muffins Recipe
Old English Crab Melt Muffins are a delightful, savory treat featuring tender crab meat blended with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs, all baked atop toasted English muffins with melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make recipe offers a warm and cheesy seafood snack perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 8 crab melt muffins (4 English muffins split in half) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: English
Ingredients
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Crab Mixture
- 1/2 lb cooked crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping and Base
- 4 English muffins, split in half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the crab melt muffins.
- Prepare the crab mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, melted butter, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Arrange muffins: Place the English muffin halves on a baking sheet with the cut side facing up, ensuring they are spaced evenly for even baking.
- Assemble the crab melts: Spread the crab mixture generously over each English muffin half to cover the surface.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the crab mixture on each muffin half.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
- Serve hot: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm and cheesy, perfect for enjoying the melt-in-your-mouth crab flavor.
Notes
- Add a dash of Old Bay seasoning or garlic powder to the crab mixture for extra flavor.
- Try squeezing fresh lemon juice over the melted muffins before serving for a zesty touch.
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor, but canned crab works well for convenience.
- Butter the baking sheet lightly if desired to prevent sticking.
Keywords: crab melt, English muffins, seafood snack, baked crab recipe, cheddar cheese crab melt
