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Creamy Cheddar Crab Melt Sandwich

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A rich, cheesy sandwich filled with creamy crab salad and melted sharp cheddar on crispy toasted bread. This Creamy Cheddar Crab Melt Sandwich is easy to make and delivers indulgent, seaside café flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp Dijon or whole grain mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4–8 slices of bread (sourdough, rye, or sandwich rolls)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler or toaster oven to high.
  2. In a bowl, mix crab meat, mayonnaise, cream cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Lightly toast bread slices. If pan-toasting, butter one side of each slice.
  4. Spread crab mixture onto each bottom slice (or open-faced) and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Place on a baking sheet and broil for 2–4 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are golden. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  6. Serve hot, open-faced or as a closed sandwich, and slice in half.

Notes

  • Add tomato slices or spinach for freshness.
  • Use hot sauce or cayenne for a spicy kick.
  • Try brioche buns or English muffins for variation.
  • Mix in shrimp with crab for a seafood twist.
  • Store leftover crab filling in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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