Crab melts, also known as crabbies and crab canapes, are English muffins, topped with a mixture of crab, mayo, cheese, green onion and seasonings and passed under the broiler or baked.
Crab Melts
These are a treat that's a real throwback for sure, because for me they are another recipe that dates back to the 70s. I call them crab melts, though they have picked up a number of names over time, including crabbies, crabmeat bites, crab pickups, and crab canapes, to name a few.
Though they can be baked, which is my personal preference, during the heat of the summer, you can also just run them quickly under the broiler. They have always been a great make-ahead party appetizer, perfect for entertaining any time of the year, because they can be assembled, cut into quarters and then frozen for heating later.
I use good ole shredded Cheddar, but for some reason I do seem to recall that back in the day, these were often made with jarred Old English cheese from Kraft, though I'm not sure why. Maybe it was because, like the garlic cheese rolls, the jarred cheeses were also popular then. I don't know if it's a product that is even still widely available anymore.
I didn't have any tomatoes when I made this batch, but they are a great addition to these melts. Top them with slices of fresh summer tomatoes and smear just a tiny, thin layer of mayo on top. Finish with additional shredded cheese before broiling.
Add a side salad and some fruit, and this is a wonderful summer meal. Here's how to make them.
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