Easy Crab Cheese Bread Appetizers

Delight your guests with these irresistibly crispy and creamy Easy Crab Cheese Bread Appetizers, the perfect blend of elegance and simplicity! Featuring golden slices of French baguette topped with a luscious crab filling made from lump crab meat, cream cheese, and shredded mozzarella, this recipe is a seafood lover's dream. Accented with garlic powder, paprika, and chopped green onions, each bite offers a burst of flavor with minimal effort. Ready in just 25 minutes, these appetizers are perfect for parties, game days, or quick snacks that impress. Serve them warm and watch as the ooey-gooey cheese and tender crab topping disappear in seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French baguette
• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 8 oz Lump crab meat
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the French baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.

Step 4

Gently fold in the lump crab meat, shredded mozzarella, chopped green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Spread a generous amount of the crab mixture on each bread slice, ensuring even coverage.

Step 6

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 7

Optional: Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for a golden brown topping, but keep a close eye to avoid burning.

Step 8

Remove the crab cheese bread from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	911.4 grams (911.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2469

Total Fat 149.50g	192%
Saturated Fat 64.70g	324%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 488mg	163%
Sodium 4442mg	193%
Total Carbohydrate 176.40g	64%
Dietary Fiber 7.20g	26%
Total Sugars 13.10g
Protein 104.50g	209%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1267mg	97%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1529mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.5%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 28.6%