Description

This Easy & Quick Crab Melts recipe offers a delicious and speedy way to enjoy a seafood treat with creamy crab mixture topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese on toasted English muffins or crusty bread, perfect for appetizers, snacks, or a light lunch.

Ingredients

Crab Mixture

1 cup lump crab meat (drained and picked over)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Bases and Toppings

4 English muffin halves or thick slices of crusty bread
1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting)
Extra cheese or paprika for topping (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Broiler: Set your oven broiler to high to prepare for melting the crab mixture and toasting the bread.
Mix Crab Filling: In a mixing bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, finely chopped green onions, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly mixed without breaking up the crab too much.
Toast the Bread: Lightly butter the English muffin halves or bread slices if desired, then toast them under the broiler for 1–2 minutes to add extra crispness and flavor.
Assemble Crab Melts: Spoon the crab mixture evenly over each toasted muffin half or bread slice. Top with extra cheese or a sprinkle of paprika for added taste and color if you like.
Broil to Finish: Place the assembled crab melts under the broiler for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy as a quick lunch, appetizer, or snack.

Notes

You can use canned crab meat for convenience or fresh lump crab meat for better flavor.
Adding a slice of tomato on top before broiling adds a fresh and juicy twist.
These crab melts are perfect for quick gatherings, easy lunches, or party appetizers.
Butter for toasting is optional, depending on your preference for richness and crispness.