Cheese And Crab Cups Recipe

These elegant Cheese and Crab Cups are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for your next girls' night in or sophisticated gathering! Made with flaky prepared pizza crust (or crescent roll dough for extra ease!), these savory cups are filled with a creamy blend of crabmeat, tangy lemon, and melted cheese. Skip the doughy disaster – this recipe guarantees perfectly baked, delicious results every time. Prepare to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 73.8 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheese And Crab Cups

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How to Make Cheese And Crab Cups

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  3. Lightly dust a clean work surface with cornmeal.
  4. Unroll prepared pizza dough (or crescent roll dough) and gently press into an 18x12 inch rectangle. (If using crescent rolls, do not press, simply separate into 24 triangles)
  5. Cut the dough into 24 equal squares (or use 24 crescent roll triangles).
  6. Press one square (or triangle) firmly into each muffin cup to form a cup.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine: 1 cup cooked crabmeat, 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely grated zest of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 4 ounces of spreadable cream cheese, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
  8. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the crabmeat mixture into each dough-lined cup.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  11. Bake for another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let cool slightly in the muffin tin before carefully removing the cups.
  13. Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

11g

Carbs

0g

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