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Open-Faced Crab Melts

By: Florence McClelland 
"'Over the years, I've seen these versatile sandwiches please guests at occasions from fancy teas to last-minute suppers,' writes Florence McClelland, Fredonia, New York. 'To serve them as appetizers, I add some chili sauce and a little prepared horseradish to the crab mixture,' she notes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 English muffins, split
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Broil English muffins 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. In a bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper and tarragon. Spread over each muffin half; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by mskelli   view full review
Having a crabber hubby and always looking for new crab recipes, I tried this new recipe.I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Bluestar   view full review
I make a similar recipe. I slice up cheese, then a tomato. To add more flavor, I add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by Jason   view full review
These were pretty good, nothing too spectacular. I wanted to add a bit of horseradish but did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by Carolina   view full review
I thought this was a quick, simple recipe and one that, as the originator said could be used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2012 by Walt Wayne   view full review
Outstanding lunch! I split 2 english muffins and lightly toasted them (warmed them up),...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2011 by Saveur631   view full review
These made were a delicious, quick weeknight dinner. I loved the addition of horseradish, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by bizycooker   view full review
Oh, were these good! I added some hot sce, horseradish mustard and a little sour cream/mayo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2007 by Luvs2Cook!   view full review
Tarragon actually overwhelming, as was the pepper, maybe if you double the crab it would be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by Christina   view full review
this was very delicious. i added some minced garlic and put it on a french roll. yummy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2011 by chief3cw   view full review
This is the best tasting crab melt recipe I have ever tried and it is so easy. The ingredients...

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