Pastry cups are so handy to have on hand any time of the year. You can throw together these two-bite appetizers in just minutes. Kind of resembles crab rangoons or crab cakes in flavor as many of the same ingredients are used. You could also substitute shrimp or even lobster. The duck sauce pairs perfectly with the crab.
Crab Appetizer in Phyllo Cups with Duck Sauce
- 4 oz. crab meat (one 6.0 can) drained (fresh would be delicious too)
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup light sour cream
- chives or green onions, minced or you can used red onion
- 2-3 tbsp. sweet pepper, any color, minced
- 1/2-1 tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning (add to taste)
- 1-2 tsp. celery, minced
- 1 heaping tbsp. prepared horseradish (add to taste)
- 1 (15 count) pkg. of phyllo cups
- dash of paprika
- garnish with minced chives
Mix together all of the ingredients except the crab meat and phyllo cups. Add the crab and mix gently to combine.
Add about 1 heaping tbsp. of the mixture to each phyllo cup. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.
Serve with a duck sauce, remoulade or a sauce of your choice on the side.
Two Ingredient Duck Sauce (Food52):
- 3 tbsp. apricot preserves
- 1-1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Mash the preserves and stir in the vinegar to combine. Delicious!
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
I would plant myself in front of the buffet table right here and nibble away. 😋🍃
I love buffets filled with appetizers and sweets 🙂
Great tasty looking appetizers! The sauce addition is a great idea. I most times prefer such tasty nibbles over the dinner itself! 🙂
Thanks Ronit – the sauce added a little sweetness to the crab and so easy to make. Appetizers are a better way to go as so many people seem to have special diets or food allergies – I love lots of choices 🙂
It is indeed a very practical and tasty solution for different tastes and diets. 🙂
I always have a box of phyllo cups in my freezer. Your tasty little appetizers would disappear quickly in our home. Have a wonderful Christmas Day,
Thanks Karen – these kind of appetizers do have a way of disappearing and quickly 🙂