Crabbies – The Best Cheesy Crab Appetizer
Crabbies are a cheesy, buttery, and savory seafood appetizer that is crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Perfect for parties, game nights, and make-ahead freezer meals.
Servings: 12 Crabbies
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Cheese and Crab Mixture
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 jar cheese spread Old English or similar
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt or garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup lump crabmeat drained
Base
- 6 English muffins split in half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F if serving immediately.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, cheese spread, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in the lump crabmeat with a fork, keeping some larger chunks for texture.
- Spread a generous amount of the crab mixture onto each English muffin half.
- Cut each Crabbie into 4-6 wedges, or leave whole if preferred.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
To make ahead, assemble and freeze unbaked Crabbies. Bake from frozen at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.