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Baked Crab Bites

Irresistible Baked Crab Bites for Effortless Entertaining

Baked Crab Bites are bite-sized treasures that offer a creamy crab filling in crispy phyllo pastry, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Imitation Crab Meat Real crab meat can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onions can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Mix paprika, cayenne pepper, and celery salt if unavailable.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Neufchâtel can be used for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Grated Gruyere Cheese Swiss cheese or Fontina cheese can be used.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Other bell pepper colors or jalapeños can be used.
For the Cups
  • 24 pieces Phyllo Cups Homemade phyllo dough can also be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, cream cheese, and Gruyere cheese. Stir until smoothly blended.
  3. Gently fold in the imitation crab meat until just combined.
  4. Spoon a rounded teaspoon of crab filling into each phyllo cup, placing them on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the crab filling a day in advance to save time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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