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Golden Crab Delights: Savory Mushroom Melts
Recipe: Mushroom Crab Melts 🦀🧀
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mushroom Crab Melts, a savory combination of lump crabmeat, mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and crispy bacon, all piled atop toasted English muffins and baked to golden perfection. These mouthwatering melts make for a perfect lunch or snack option, ready to be enjoyed in less than 35 minutes!
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 420.5 per serving
- Fat Content: 23.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 66mg
- Sodium Content: 730.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.2g
- Sugar Content: 4g
- Protein Content: 20.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 slices | Bacon |
| 1 cup | Fresh mushrooms |
| 1/4 cup | Onion |
| 1 cup | Lump crabmeat |
| 1 cup | Swiss cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1/3 cup | Parmesan cheese |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 6 | English muffins |
| Cayenne pepper | |
| Paprika |
Instructions:
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Cook Bacon:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set it aside for later use.
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Prepare Mushroom Mixture:
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from the skillet.
- Saute mushrooms and onions in the remaining bacon drippings until tender and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Mix Crab Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine lump crabmeat, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, the sauteed mushroom and onion mixture, crumbled bacon, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
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Assemble Melts:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread butter evenly over the halved English muffins.
- Top each muffin half with a generous portion of the crab mixture, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper and paprika over the crab mixture for an added kick of flavor.
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Bake:
- Place the prepared muffins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked, remove the Mushroom Crab Melts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm as a delicious lunch or snack option, perfect for sharing with friends and family!
Notes:
- For added flavor, you can customize these melts by incorporating your favorite herbs or spices into the crab mixture.
- Serve these Mushroom Crab Melts alongside a fresh salad or soup for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat them in the oven or microwave for a quick and tasty meal on-the-go.
