Crabmeat Bites
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Crabmeat Bites
Description
This recipe begins by gently melting butter, Kraft Old English cheese spread, and canned crabmeat in a saucepan to create a combined creamy mixture. The English muffins are halved and laid on a baking sheet before being spread evenly with this crabmeat mixture. A few dashes of paprika add a subtle smoky flavor and color contrast.
The assembled muffins bake in the oven at 350°F until the cheese topping becomes bubbly and the edges of the muffins turn crisp. Cooling before cutting into smaller triangle portions helps maintain structure and makes them easier to serve as finger food. The end result is a savory bite with a crisp exterior and rich, smooth topping that highlights the crabmeat’s sweetness and cheesy depth.
This simple preparation relies on readily available ingredients and straightforward steps to create an appetizer suitable for casual parties or light gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cheese spread Kraft Old English, jar
- 1 butter stick
- 1 crabmeat small can
- 12 English Muffin
- paprika a few dashes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a small saucepan, combine butter, cheese and crabmeat until melted together. Allow it to thicken a bit.
- Slice english muffins in half and lay on a baking sheet. Spread crabmeat mixture on muffins and sprinkle each with a dash of paprika.
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and muffins are crisp. Once cooled, cut into four’s (triangles) and serve.