Crab Poppers

When you're craving the cheesy-fried goodness of a popper, but want something a little different from the average jalapeno popper, make these Cheesy Crab Poppers. They're crispy, cheesy, and have just a light kick to 'em, making them the perfect party appetizer.
What You'll Need:

Ingredients

1 regular pan serving of your favorite corn bread or corn muffin mixture
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and/or
2-3 jalapenos seeded and diced
1 (10-ounce) container lump crab meat
Vegetable oil for frying and/or
prepare in mini muffin tins for a different kind of baked popper, more like a cornbread or muffin, less like something fried...

Directions

In a large bowl, combine corn muffin mix, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter, egg, milk, scallions, salt and cayenne pepper; mix well. Gently stir in crab meat until combined. Form mixture into 1-1/2-inch balls.
In a deep skillet or soup pot over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add several crab balls to oil, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Place on paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining crab balls. Serve warm.
or
preheat oven at 375 and prepare mini muffin tin and bake in oven until golden brown on top...

More Info

Servings / Yield: Unspecified
Prep Time: Unspecified   /   Total Time: Unspecified
Category: Appetizer
Keywords: jalapeno