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Crab Melt Muffins

Savory Crab Melt Muffins for the Ultimate Comfort Bite

These Crab Melt Muffins combine buttery toasted English muffins with savory crab meat, creating the ultimate comfort appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 muffins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins Base
  • 2 pieces English Muffins Split in half
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted
For the Crab Mixture
  • 1 cup Cooked Crab Meat Fresh or canned
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Can be replaced with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère or Swiss

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crab Melt Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and melted butter. Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Arrange the split English muffins cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Spread the crab mixture evenly over each muffin half.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the crab mixture on each muffin.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs or add Old Bay seasoning for extra flavor.

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