Description
If you’re looking for a delightful dish that’s as quick as it is delicious, these Quick and Easy Crab Melts will become a go-to in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot sauce (optional, adjust to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 oz (170 g) canned crab meat, drained and flaked
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) finely chopped red onion or shallots
- 1 tablespoon (4 g) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup (115 g) grated cheddar cheese
- 3 English muffins, split and toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, hot sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended. - Mix the Main Ingredients
Add the drained crab meat, chopped boiled eggs, red onion, and parsley. Stir gently to mix all ingredients without breaking them up too much. - Toast the Muffins
While the crab mixture rests, toast the English muffin halves until lightly golden. - Assemble the Melts
Spoon generous portions of the crab mixture onto each muffin half. Sprinkle the tops with grated cheddar cheese. - Broil to Perfection
Place the assembled muffins under a preheated broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden. - Serve Hot
Remove carefully from the oven and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Add veggies: Finely chopped bell peppers or celery add crunch.
- Cheese swap: Try Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or Swiss for a new flavor.
- Spice it up: Add jalapeños or use a spicier hot sauce for kick.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 crab melt halves (3 full muffins)
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11 g
Keywords: Quick and Easy Crab Melts