Description
Delightful crab bombs featuring fresh crab meat, cream cheese, and cheddar, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh crab meat
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the crab meat, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut them into squares.
- Place a spoonful of the crab mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Arrange the crab bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning on top before baking.
