Description
Delectable crustless crab quiche bites showcase coastal culinary magic with elegant seafood flavor. Light, protein-packed appetizers deliver rich maritime pleasure without heavy carbohydrate constraints when you crave sophisticated small plates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) lump crab meat (or imitation crab, torn into small pieces)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 scallions, whole, diced
- 2 tbsps flour
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp sriracha sauce
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously spray a 24-slot mini muffin tin with nonstick coating to ensure easy release of the delicate quiche bites.
- Batter Creation: Combine eggs, mayonnaise, milk, flour, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, pepper, and sriracha in a large mixing bowl. Whisk vigorously until the mixture reaches a smooth, homogeneous texture that promises rich flavor and consistent texture.
- Ingredient Integration: Gently incorporate shredded Swiss cheese, lump or imitation crab meat, and diced scallions into the batter. Fold carefully to distribute ingredients evenly, maintaining the delicate balance of flavors and preventing overmixing.
- Baking Process: Precisely fill each muffin slot using a cookie scoop, leaving a small space at the top to allow for natural rising. Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for golden edges and a clean knife test through the center’s core.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, allowing quiche bites to rest in the tin for 10 minutes. If edges brown too quickly during baking, cover with aluminum foil for protection. Carefully extract the quiche bites, serving them warm and ready to tantalize taste buds.
Notes
- Prep Precision: Use a cookie scoop for uniform quiche bites, ensuring consistent size and even cooking.
- Cheese Selection: Opt for freshly shredded Swiss cheese for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-packaged varieties.
- Moisture Management: Pat crab meat dry before adding to prevent excess liquid from compromising the quiche texture.
- Baking Brilliance: Watch for golden edges and perform a knife test to confirm doneness without overcooking delicate bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg