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    Crab Melts

    Published: Nov 6, 2018 · Modified: Jan 1, 2024 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These cheesy Crab Melts on English muffins are a great party appetizer. They are easy to make and packed with flavor from the combination of canned crab, old English cheese, and spices.

    crab melts on a platter

    English muffins are not just for breakfast anymore. There are no rules that they can’t be eaten for any meal along with being great for snacks, appetizers, lunch or even dinner.

    I love my mom’s crab melt recipe to take as an appetizer for a party or potluck. She has been making them for year’s and they are always a hit at parties.

    Read on to learn how to make and serve them!

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    crab melt ingredients

    Crab Melts Ingredients

    • Old English cheese spread
    • Margarine, softened
    • Canned crabmeat, drained
    • Seasoned salt
    • Mayo
    • English Muffins, halved
    • Garlic salt

    How to Make Old English Crab Cheese Meltaways

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    seafood and Old English cheese mixture

    Combine all of the ingredients except the English muffins in a bowl and mix together until fully combined.

    fake crab and Old English cheese mixture on English muffins

    Cut the English muffins in half and place on a lined baking sheet. Spread the fake crab mixture on each muffin half.

    cheese crab meltaways on a platter

    Bake for 15 minutes. For more crispy, broil for a few minutes (while keeping an eye on them).

    When they are finished cooking use a pizza cutter and cut the muffin halves into 6 triangles.

    Place on a platter and serve!

    Old English cheese crab meltaways on a platter

    Recipe Notes

    • This recipe can be frozen and then baked before serving.
    • Add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce for some heat.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    • Reheat in oven at 350 degrees or microwave to desired temperature.
    • Add fresh parsley or diced green onions on top to dress it up.

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    Crab Melts

    Alison McFadden
    These cheesy Crab Melts on English muffins are a great party appetizer. They are easy to make and packed with flavor from the combination of canned crab, old English cheese, and spices.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers & Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 oz Old English cheese spread
    • 1 stick margarine softened
    • 6 oz canned crabmeat drained
    • ½ tsp seasoned salt
    • 1 ½ tbsp mayo
    • 8 Bays English Muffins halved
    • Dash of garlic salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Combine all of the ingredients except the English muffins in a bowl and mix together.
    • Cut the English muffins in half and place on a lined baking sheet. Spread the fake crab mixture on each muffin half.
    • Bake for 15 minutes. For more crispy, broil for a few minutes (while keeping an eye on them).
    • When they are finished cooking use a pizza cutter and cut the muffin halves into 6 triangles.

    Notes

    This recipe can be frozen and then baked before serving.

    Nutrition Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Karen

      April 24, 2021 at 11:34 pm

      Cut into 6? The pic above looks like 4s….Delicious old school recipe though!!

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