Hot Crab Bites

Perfect for parties or an elevated appetizer spread, these Hot Crab Bites are a delightful combination of creamy, savory, and crispy. Featuring tender lump crab meat folded into a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan, this recipe is flavored to perfection with green onions, garlic, and a touch of Worcestershire and hot sauce for a subtle kick. Served in crisp, golden mini phyllo shells, these bite-sized appetizers bake up in just 15 minutes, making them as convenient as they are impressive. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or a casual dinner party, these warm crab bites are sure to be the star of the snack table.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Lump crab meat
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 15 pieces Mini phyllo shells (pre-baked)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Fold in the crab meat, finely chopped green onions, and minced garlic.

Step 4

Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Mix until fully combined.

Step 5

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Arrange the mini phyllo shells on the baking sheet.

Step 7

Spoon approximately 1 heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture into each shell, filling them generously.

Step 8

Bake the filled shells in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the mixture is bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with extra green onions if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	478.7 grams (478.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1128

Total Fat 77.30g	99%
Saturated Fat 29.50g	148%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 285mg	95%
Sodium 2570mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 46.90g	17%
Dietary Fiber 2.50g	9%
Total Sugars 5.50g
Protein 60.30g	121%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 525mg	40%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1125mg	24%

*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: 61.9%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 16.7%