Description

What are Crabbies you ask, imagine Butter, Cheese Spread, Seasoned Salt and Garlic Powder spread on an English Muffin, then Broiled till golden brown and delicious, that what a Crabbie is. Easy Holiday Appetizer, that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened 1 5 oz jar Old English Cheese Spread ( If you can't firn Old English, substitute with Cheese Wiz (The on in the jar not the spray can) 1½ teaspoons of mayo ½ teaspoon of your favorite seasoned salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder 8 oz of chunk crab meat (canned or fresh) 6 English Muffins

Instructions

Add Softened butter, Old English Cheese Spread, mayo seasoned salt and garlic powder and mix till well combined, then gently fold in the crab and set aside. Break each muffin in half and spread the cheese mix (About a 1 ½ tablespoons) evenly over both halves of the muffins. Cut each half of the muffin into fourths, place all the muffin pieces on a sheet pan and Broil 4-6 minutes or until the edges are crips and tops are slightly browned. Or if you prefer a crisper bottom, place in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops are slightly brown. See below how to make ahead and freeze.

Serves

If used as an Horderves consider 1½ muffin, cut into fourths per guest.

Additional Comments

To make ahead and freeze following the recipe, place muffin halves on a sheet pan and place in the freezer for 1-2 hours. Once frozen, cut each muffin in half into fourths, place muffin pieces into an appropriate sized freezer bag and return to the freezer. When ready to use, place the pieces on a sheet pan (Cheese side up) to thaw on the sheet pan for 10 if possible, then Broil or Bake as stated in the recipe.

Crabbies/Crab Puffs