Description
Crustless crab quiche bites offer an elegant seafood appetizer perfect for sophisticated gatherings. Delicate crab meat nestles within creamy egg custard, delivering rich coastal flavors that invite coastal culinary exploration with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) lump crab meat (or imitation crab, torn into small pieces)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 4 whole scallions, diced
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a cozy 350°F, ensuring an ideal baking environment for these delicate bites. Liberally coat a 24-slot mini muffin tin with nonstick spray to guarantee effortless removal.
- Create a silky base by whisking eggs, mayonnaise, milk, flour, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, pepper, and sriracha in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in shredded Swiss cheese, providing a rich, melty undertone. Incorporate lump crab meat or imitation crab for a maritime essence, then sprinkle diced scallions throughout the batter, ensuring balanced flavor distribution.
- Carefully portion the quiche mixture into muffin slots using a cookie scoop, filling each compartment with precision. Leave a small margin at the top to accommodate the gentle rise during baking.
- Transfer the tin to the preheated oven, allowing the quiche bites to transform for 30-35 minutes. Monitor their progress, looking for puffed edges and a clean knife test through the center. If edges brown too rapidly, shield with aluminum foil.
- After baking, permit the quiche bites to rest in the tin for 10 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly. Delicately extract each morsel, presenting these savory treasures warm and ready to delight.
Notes
- Compact seafood appetizers perfect for gatherings, parties, or quick protein-packed snacks.
- Effortlessly combine creamy eggs, tender crab, and zesty seasonings in bite-sized portions that impress guests.
- Minimal preparation time and simple ingredients transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary mini quiches bursting with maritime flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg