Sweet Corn Crab Puffs Recipe

These Sweet Corn Crab Puffs are the ultimate bite-sized appetizers that are perfect for parties, game days, or holiday gatherings. Made with sweet corn and jumbo lump crab meat, every puff delivers a delicious burst of flavor in each bite. Serve them warm and fresh from the oven, these savory crab puffs are guaranteed to disappear fast!

Sweet Corn Crab Puffs Recipe – Easy Bite-Sized Appetizer for Parties

These Sweet Corn Crab Puffs are the perfect appetizer for just about any occasion, whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, setting out snacks for game day, celebrating race day, or planning a casual get-together with friends. Bite-sized and packed with flavor, these savory puffs are always a hit. Their crisp golden exterior and rich, creamy crab filling make them a crowd-pleasing hors d’oeuvre that disappears quickly from the serving tray.

One of the best things about these crab puffs, aside from how delicious they are, is how well they reheat. You can easily make them ahead of time and warm them up just before serving, making party prep a breeze. Pair them with a simple seafood dipping sauce or cocktail sauce on the side, and you’ve got a fuss-free appetizer that’s guaranteed to impress.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make mini Crab Puffs Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Crab Meat – Jumbo lump crab meat give these puffs their signature flavor
• Flour – All purpose flour and baking powder for the puff batter.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar balances the flavor.
• Butter – Salted or unsalted butter for richness.
• Spices – Smoked paprika, garlic salt, seafood seasoning and onion powder.
• Whole Eggs – Large eggs stabilize wet mixture,
• Veggies – Green onions and red bell pepper.
• Corn – Canned cream style corn adds moisture and flavor.
• Cheese – Shredded pepper jack cheese for a cheesy flavor.
• Liquid – Heavy cream for moisture.

How to Make the Best Sweet Corn Crab Puffs Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pans – Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spritz two [24] cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
• Cook Vegetables – Saute the chopped green onion and red bell pepper in melted butter over medium heat until softened. Season to your taste with salt and black pepper.
• Sift Dry Ingredients – Use a whisk to sift together the flour, baking powder, seafood seasoning, garlic salt, sugar, paprika and onion powder. Add shredded cheese and mix thoroughly.
• Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, cream corn and heavy cream.
• Combine – Add wet ingredients to flour mixture along with the cooked onion and bell pepper. Stir to combine.
• Stir in Crab Meat – Gently fold in the crab meat by hand.
• Divide the Puffs Batter – Divide the puff dough between the muffin cups using a Tbsp or small ice cream scoop. Sprinkle the reserved shredded pepper jack cheese on top.
• Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until golden brown and puffed. Serve immediately. 

Kitchen Equipment to Make Crab Puffs Recipe

• Two 24 count mini muffin pans. When using smaller mini muffin pans, bake them in batches.
• Large bowl and medium bowl.
• Large whisk for sifting the dry ingredients and combining the wet ingredients.
• Measuring cups and teaspoons.
• Large skillet or sauté pan.
• Sharp knife and chopping board.
• Rubber spatula for folding the crabmeat into the dough.
• Small scoop or tablespoon to divide the puff batter.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Crab Meat – Premium jumbo lump crabmeat is pricey. This recipe demonstrates a delicious way to serve it to a crowd. If you like the flavor of claw meat, you can certainly go that route and use it in this recipe as well. I don’t recommend using imitation crab go for the real stuff.
• Pick Over the Crab – It’s important to pick thru the crab meat removing any debris or shell before adding it to the batter.
• Cheese – You can make these puffs using mozzarella cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, gruyere cheese or swiss cheese.
• Fresh Herbs – You could add fresh thyme, tarragon, chives, fresh parsley or basil to the batter.
• Reserve Some Cheese to Sprinkle on Top – I prefer to make these crab puffs by reserving a small amount of shredded cheese to sprinkle on top of the puff dough prior to baking. You can add all of the cheese to the dough with terrific results, too.
• How to Serve Crab Puffs – These puffs make a delicious appetizer for holiday gatherings and entertaining or enjoyed alongside a bowl of crab bisque or corn chowder.
• Dipping Sauces – I like to serve these crab puffs with Southern comeback sauce and cocktail sauce. You could whip-up a batch of mayonnaise based tartar sauce, serve them with Dijon mustard or any of your favorite sauces.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tip – You can prepare, bake and cool these crab puffs then pop them into the freezer them for serving at a later date. To reheat from frozen, arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet and place into a preheated 350°F oven for a few minutes, just until heated through.
• Leftovers – You can store leftover Sweet Corn Crab Puffs in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat gently in the microwave in 3-6 count servings or on a sheet pan into a 350°F oven baking just until heated through.

More Southern Style Appetizers to Make

Two bite appetizers are always on the menu regardless of how casual or formal, the gathering. We love them and I look for reasons to make dips or sliders and we sometimes have them for casual meals. More appetizer recipes you may like to try:

• Italian Meatball Bites are ideal for dipping in warm pizza or marinara sauce.
• Homemade Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites.
• You can never go wrong with a big bowl of Rotel Dip for snacking.
• Candied Bacon Breadsticks are a party favorite!
• Crispy Fried Oysters for dipping in your best seafood sauce.
• Country Ham and Cheese Biscuit Bites are a fan favorite.
• Easy spiral rolled Pepperoni Pizza Rolls.
• Creamy Shrimp Dip is another seafood appetizer people love.
• These Chicken Enchilada Puffs from Tidymom would also make a tasty addition to the menu.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Mini Muffin Pan
• Cheese Grater
• Mixing Bowls
• Scoop