Christmas Crab Sliders Recipe
These festive Christmas Crab Sliders Recipe make for a QUICK and easy appetizer that can serve a large crowd. There also fairly inexpensively since this recipe uses canned crab meat vs fresh! Which is then accompanied by a homemade coleslaw.
You may also like my Imitation Crab Salad Recipe
The holidays are fast approaching and I have been more busy this year then ever when it comes to decorating and getting gifts for those I love. I have not had as much time to create new recipes or share what I wanted too this year with you all.
However, I did manage to get this delicious treat up on my blog this year. I hope you give it a try and enjoy!
I suppose most people are familiar with beef, chicken, tuna type sliders. But i was craving something different and this tasty treat sure hit the spot.
It is fresh and just the right appetizer to not over fill your guests, but to have them happily awaiting the main course without to hungry of a tummy!
How to make Christmas Crab Sliders
1 small can of crab meat = 3 sliders. This recipe makes 3 sliders. If you want to serve more people? Simply double if not triple the recipes.
- Start by opening the can of crab meat then be sure to drain out all the liquid / squeezing it out is recommended.
- Dump into a bowl then add all your seasonings, mayo and a hint of lime juice. Blend well and chill in the fridge.
- Next, make the slaw add the pre-made slaw to a bowl along with mayo and sour cream and a hint of lime juice. For added heat add either cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
- Combine and place in the fridge.
- Meanwhile, toast your buns
- Once you are ready to serve the sliders, remove the cold ingredients from the fridge.
- Spoon the crab onto the bottom of the bun and then top with coleslaw then the bun
- Serve and enjoy!
Don’t these look appealing? How many do you think you could eat in one sitting?
How many are you thinking your going to have to make for your guests?
Wishing you and yours a truly Merry Christmas!
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Christmas Crab Sliders Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 small slider buns
- Crab mixture
- 1 small can of crab meat
- 1 tsp mayo
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Coleslaw
- 1 cup of coleslaw mix
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Start by opening the can of crab meat then be sure to drain out all the liquid / squeezing it out is recommended.
- Dump into a bowl then add all your seasonings, mayo and a hint of lime juice. Blend well and chill in the fridge.
- Next, make the slaw add the pre-made slaw to a bowl along with mayo and sour cream and a hint of lime juice. For added heat add either cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
- Combine and place in the fridge.
- Meanwhile, toast your buns
- Once you are ready to serve the sliders, remove the cold ingredients from the fridge.
- Spoon the crab onto the bottom of the bun and then top with coleslaw then the bun
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
1 small can of crab meat = 3 sliders. This recipe makes 3 sliders. If you want to serve more people? Simply double if not triple the recipes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 341Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 724mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gProtein: 16g
These calculations are based off Nutritionix