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Crabby Mini Cornbread Muffins Recipe

Crabby Mini Cornbread Muffins Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini muffins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delight your guests with these Crabby Mini Cornbread Muffins, a perfect blend of sweet cornbread and savory crabmeat. These bite-sized treats are a great starter for any gathering.


Ingredients

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Cornbread Muffins:

  • 1 Box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
  • 1/2 cup Fresh or thawed frozen yellow corn kernels

Crab Mixture:

  • 4 oz. Fresh claw crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed
  • 1/4 cup Panko
  • 2 Tbsp. Chives, finely chopped + more for garnish
  • 3 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. Jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 3/4 Tsp. Paprika
  • 3/4 Tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/4 Tsp. Celery seeds
  • 1/4 Tsp. Cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 24 cup mini-muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare crab mixture: In a small bowl, combine crabmeat, Panko, chives, mayonnaise, jalapeño, paprika, salt, celery seeds, and cayenne.
  3. Mix cornbread batter: Prepare cornbread mix per box instructions, stir in corn. Divide mixture among muffin cups.
  4. Add crab mixture: Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the crab mixture into the center of each cup.
  5. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Serve: Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve warm.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
  • Calories: 16 cal
  • Sugar: 0.1g
  • Sodium: 76mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0.003g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg