Festive Phyllo Crab Cups Recipes

CREAMY CRAB AND BACON PHYLLO CUPS

Steps:

• Crisp phyllo cups as directed on package.
• In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel-lined plate. Add mushrooms and onion to drippings in skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms and onion are soft and skillet is nearly dry.
• Add broth; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Add crabmeat and cream cheese; stir 1 to 2 minutes or until cream cheese melts. Stir in spinach until wilted and mixture is heated through. Stir Parmesan cheese into mixture; remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice.
• Scoop rounded teaspoons crab filling into phyllo cups; top with bacon and thyme.

CRAB PHYLLO CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and seafood seasoning; gently stir in crab. Spoon 2 teaspoons crab mixture into each tart shell; top with chili sauce.

PHYLLO CRAB CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and horseradish until smooth. Stir in crab and onion. Spoon 2-3 teaspoonfuls into each tart shell; sprinkle with paprika. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until tops begin to brown.

PHYLLO CUPS WITH CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• Place 1 sheet of phyllo on work surface, keeping remainder covered with damp towel to prevent drying out.
• Brush sheet lightly with some of the butter.
• Top with second sheet; brush with butter.
• Repeat with third sheet.
• Cut lengthwise into 5 strips and crosswise into 6 strips to make 30 squares.
• Press each into lightly greased 1 ¾-inch mini-muffin or tart cup.
• Bake in centre of 400°F oven until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove from pan; let cool on rack.
• Repeat with remaining phyllo and butter.
• Drain crabmeat through sieve, picking through to remove any cartilage; squeeze out liquid and set crabmeat aside.
• In bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
• Add crabmeat, mango, green onion and coriander; toss to mix.
• Add avocado; toss to combine.
• Spoon into phyllo cups.

FESTIVE PHYLLO CRAB CUPS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, stir together all ingredients except phyllo shells, additional dill weed and lemon slices until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Spoon about 1 rounded tablespoon crab mixture into each phyllo shell. Garnish each with dill weed sprig and lemon slices. Serve immediately.