Make Ahead, Quick Fix
Crab Bites
Prep Time: 15 Minutes Start to Finish: 40 Minutes 45 appetizers
- 3 packages (2.1 oz each) frozen mini fillo shells (15 shells each)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 8 medium green onions, finely chopped (½ cup)
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped
- 1 can (6.5 oz) special white crabmeat, drained*
1 Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper. Place fillo shells on cookie sheet.
2 In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon about 1 tablespoon crab mixture into each fillo shell.
3 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.
*Refrigerated pasteurized or imitation crabmeat can be substituted for the canned crabmeat.
1 Appetizer: Calories 60; Total Fat 4.5g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 95mg; Total Carbohydrate 3g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g Exchanges: 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 0
Make-Ahead Magic Save yourself some time on hectic days by making the crab filling up to 24 hours in advance. Then just fill the shells and bake right before serving. You may need to bake them a minute or two longer.
Festive Touch Garnish each crab bite with a cherry tomato half to add color.
