These cheesy Crab Melts are an old-fashioned favorite with a creamy crab mixture and melted cheese on top of an English muffin. They’re wonderful when you want a little something different for brunch or a snack and they only take minutes to make from a few simple ingredients.
Spice Them Up With Hot Sauce
I like to add TABASCO® Sauce to the crab mixture and then add a few more shakes just before eating. It gives these Crab Melts a nice spicy kick that really perks up the flavor.
I had the opportunity to visit Avery Island in Louisiana last Spring and was hosted by the makers of TABASCO® Sauce. We ate such wonderful food while visiting including some crab melts like these for breakfast one morning. And they were delicious! I could have eaten 5 or 6 of them.
Since then I’ve made them multiple times at home and they always disappear in a hurry.
How To Make Crab Melts
To make the crab mixture, I mix together crab meat (canned is fine, or use fresh crab meat if you have access to it), with mayonnaise, celery, onion, garlic powder and TABASCO® Sauce. It’s the heat from the TABASCO® Sauce that really perks up the flavor.
I then spread the mixture on split English muffins and top with cheddar cheese and broil until hot and bubbly.
And don’t forget a little extra TABASCO® Sauce. TABASCO® Sauce has always been my go to to sauce for spicing things up. I love the versatility it has and that there are so many different flavors. The Chipotle or Garlic Pepper Sauce would also be fantastic on these Crab Melts.
More Crab Recipes
- Crab Hush Puppies
- Crab and Corn Chowder
- Deviled Crab
- Crab Rangoon Dip
- Crab Mac and Cheese
- Crab Imperial
- Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp
Watch the short video below to see how easy Crab Melts are to make.
Crab Melts
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup very finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon TABASCO sauce
- 1 (6-ounce) can lump crab
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped fresh parsley
- 4 English muffins,, split
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, celery, onion, garlic powder, and TABASCO sauce.
- Fold in crab meat and cheddar cheese.
- Spread mixture evenly on English muffin halves. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Broil until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I appreciate the opportunity to share products I love and use in my own kitchen.
Originally posted October 26, 2016.
I love this recipe. I doubled it, and the next morning reheated them in the oven, added an over medium egg and avocado on top! What a wonderful breakfast!
I added a bit of curry powder and it turned out incredible! Love the recipe. Thanks
What can I use instead of mayo? Thanks
This looks great. I have been searching for a good recipe to try so I don’t have to go out to get one. Crab is in season here now so I think it is time to try it out at home. Thanks for the recipe.
Hope you enjoy it Tom!
Used imitation crab just as good and cheaper!yea!
We enjoyed this recipe very much. I got home late from work, cut up a green salad, made these crab melts & had a nice meal ready in 30 minutes. Usually, I make changes to recipes. Did not change a thing!
It is a simple but satisfying meal isn’t it?
I wonder if you could put this mixture in those little phyllo tart shells for an appetizer?
I think that would be wonderful Judith!
I saw this picture and was drawn into memories of a similar childhood dish, long forgotten! It didn’t have Tabasco but am happy yours does, so thank you for this recipe
I haven’t had a crab melt in ages! Too long. And I love English muffin so this is perfect for me. These look totally delicious.
Mmm I wish I could reach through my screen and grab one (or five) of these! I’ve never made my own before, so I definitely need to try this, especially since I love crab!