Cheesy Crab Tarts Recipe

Wow your guests with these elegant and delicious Cheesy Crab Tarts! Inspired by Paula Deen, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties or a special occasion. Made with flaky wonton wrappers and a creamy, cheesy filling with a hint of spice, they're surprisingly easy to prepare ahead of time. This recipe uses convenient imitation crab meat, making it both budget-friendly and impressive. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 227.7 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Cheesy Crab Tarts

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How to Make Cheesy Crab Tarts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly spray 32 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
  3. Press one wonton wrapper into each mini muffin cup, forming a cup shape. Trim excess dough if necessary.
  4. Lightly spray the inside of each wonton cup with cooking spray.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy.
  7. Gently fold in 10 ounces imitation crab meat, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper.
  8. Evenly spoon the crab mixture into the prepared wonton cups.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are set and the wonton wrappers are lightly golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

40g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Crab Tarts?

Cheesy Crab Tarts takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Crab Tarts?

Cheesy Crab Tarts has approximately 227.7 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Crab Tarts?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Crab Tarts are Wonton Wrappers, Cream Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Whipping Cream, Egg, Dijon Mustard. See the full list with measurements above.

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