Crab and Swiss Melts

Health score
6%
Crab and Swiss Melts
20 min.
4
499kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner that's sure to impress? Look no further than this mouth-watering Crab and Swiss Melts recipe! Perfect for those who love the taste of the sea, this dish combines succulent crabmeat with creamy, melted Swiss cheese for a flavor explosion that's simply irresistible.

Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe serves up to four people, making it a great choice for a busy weeknight or a last-minute get-together with friends. Each serving comes in at around 499 calories, making it a satisfying yet relatively guilt-free option.

The best part? This Crab and Swiss Melts recipe can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy with some hot pepper sauce or prefer it simple with just a sprinkle of salt and pepper, this dish is versatile and sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

So why wait? Grab your oven mitts and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delectable Crab and Swiss Melts recipe. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup crabmeat cooked
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped for garnish
  • clove garlic chopped
  • slices bread crumbs italian thick cut in half
  • servings hot sauce hot to taste
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until fluffy.
  3. Mix in crab, garlic, salt, pepper and hot sauce.
  4. Spread onto bread slices and top with Swiss cheese.
  5. Place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese has melted and browned slightly.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories499kcal
Protein17.7%
Fat70.75%
Carbs11.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.877391452375%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:498.71kcal
24.94%
Fat:39.38g
60.59%
Saturated Fat:22.73g
142.09%
Carbohydrates:14.47g
4.82%
Net Carbohydrates:13.72g
4.99%
Sugar:8.33g
9.25%
Cholesterol:127.67mg
42.56%
Sodium:714.29mg
31.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.16g
44.32%
Selenium:31.65µg
45.22%
Calcium:449.03mg
44.9%
Vitamin B12:2.47µg
41.2%
Phosphorus:381.25mg
38.13%
Vitamin A:1182.76IU
23.66%
Zinc:3.4mg
22.66%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.91%
Vitamin K:18.27µg
17.4%
Copper:0.31mg
15.39%
Folate:40.11µg
10.03%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.61%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.07%
Magnesium:34.72mg
8.68%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.42%
Potassium:243.14mg
6.95%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.16%
Iron:0.78mg
4.34%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.71%
Vitamin C:2.75mg
3.34%
Fiber:0.75g
3%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.4%
Source:Allrecipes