Crab Meltaways Recipes

CRAB MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• Have butter and cheese spread at room temperature.
• Mix all ingredients and spread on english muffin halves. Then cut into quarters with a pizza cutter.
• Place on cookie sheet and freeze for 1 hour. If saving for future use, place in freezer-proof bags with the air squeezed out. Can be saved up to 6 months.
• Broil for 4-5 minutes in oven or toaster oven. Serve warm and get out of the way!

CRAB MELTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, celery and onion. Place muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until toasted. Spread each muffin half with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.

CRAB MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• 1. Slice muffins into halves and cut each half into fourths and arrange on cookie sheet. Place crabmeat in colander and rinse with cold water. Drain crabmeat on paper towels, checking for shells. Mix crabmeat with softened butter, cheese, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Spread on English muffins. Freeze for at least 30 minutes. (Can be frozen for several weeks.) Broil until they puff up and are bubbly and slightly golden brown. Serve hot.

CRAB MELT-AWAYS

Steps:

• Mix first 6 ingredients and divide among the split English muffins.
• Freeze at least 30 minutes before serving. When ready broil until bubbly and golden, about 5 minutes.
• These will keep 3 months in the freezer. I pack them up in sets of two for easy quick lunches.

BROILED CRAB MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients. Break apart the crab meat as you like.
• Spread about 2 tablespoons on each cut side of each muffin half.
• Cut each half into 4 pieces and place on baking sheets.
• Freeze at least 30 minutes.
• To serve, broil 6 inches from the heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 3 minutes or until puffed and bubbly.
• If storing for later, place pieces into a tupperware, separating each layer with waxed paper to keep the gooey cheese from sticking.