These Sweet Corn And Crab Puffs are the kind of bite size goodies that I love serving at parties. The corn and sweet crab meat pairs together beautifully. Crab meat is pricey and these puffs are a fantastic way to serve a crab dish to a crowd without breaking the bank. You might want to consider attaching a sign which reads “betcha can’t eat just one!” They are simply that good. On second thought perhaps that isn’t a good idea your guests will figure that one out all on their own.
For holiday gatherings, game or race day munching or any occasion when you’re serving hors d’oeuvres these kind of goodies are a real crowd pleaser. They have the added bonus of reheating beautifully, too. I prefer to make these crab puffs by adding all of the cheese to the dough however, you can also sprinkle the tops with extra cheese if you like. In my kitchen, cheese is in the same category as chocolate, there’s no such thing as too much of either. Ever. Serve these crab puffs with a simple seafood sauce on the side for dipping and you’re good to go.
You may also like: Spinach Puffs, Chicken Enchilada Puffs, Cheesy Bacon Ranch Puffs and Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Puffs.
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Sweet Corn And Crab Puffs
Ingredients
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red pepper finely diced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- salt & black pepper
- Dry ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 tsp seafood seasoning [i.e. old bay seafood magic]
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- Wet ingredients:
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3/4 cup cream style corn
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or half & half
- Mix-in:
- 1 1/2 cup white lump crab meat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spritz 2 [24] cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-heat heat, saute the chopped green onion and red pepper in 2 Tbsp of butter until softened. Around 2 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- After the onion and pepper have softened remove from the stovetop and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add the shredded cheese and mix thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the large eggs, cream corn and heavy cream. Add to the dry ingredients along with the cooked vegetables. Mix until thoroughly moistened.
- Add in the crab meat, gently mixing through the dough.
- Divide the puff dough between the muffin cups using a tablespoon or a 1 oz ice cream scoop. Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Serve immediately.
Anonymous says
how do you reheat these?
Melissa says
Once baked reheat carefully in the microwave or wrapped in foil in the oven.
Luticia says
What’s the dipping sauce?
Melissa says
Any spicy aioli will do but, this Japanese Steakhouse Yum Yum sauce is delicious with these puffs. See the recipe here.
Stephanie says
Melissa can I mix these up and bake them tomorrow?
Melissa says
I’ve never made the dough in advance of baking so, I don’t have a definitive answer for you. If you try it, let me know how it goes.
Judy says
Can I make these ahead and freeze them?
Melissa says
Yes, then gently reheat in the oven.
Sharon B says
I want to make these for a party 3 weeks away. How do I “gently” reheat? Do I thaw first?
Melissa says
If you’re planning on making in advance and freezing,then thaw them overnight in the fridge. Then reheat in a 350°F oven for around 6-8 minutes or until heated through.
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
Okay I’m definitely making these for my next party!! They look like the perfect apps!!
Melissa says
Thanks Karen, they go quickly. ☺
lc says
we love these!
Joanna Cismaru says
I’ve never tried these before, they look incredible!
Kristen says
I made these for a holiday party and they were PERFECT! Just came back the recipe to make for game day kick off and again, they were a hit.
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Great appetizer for a dinner party!
Jennifer Farley says
Those look seriously amazing!
Cathy Pollak says
I know I would eat WAY too many of these delicious bites.
Joanne says
Such a perfect party treat!
Erin says
I could demolish this whole plate!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I wish I can grab one right now!
Stephanie @CopyKat.com says
So amazing, I love the flavor combination!