Description
The Creamy Cheddar Crab Melt Sandwich is a warm, melty, open-faced sandwich made with tender crab meat, creamy mayo, herbs, tangy mustard, and sharp cheddar. Broiled until golden and bubbly, it’s an easy, indulgent seafood comfort food.
Ingredients
- 8 oz lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon or whole grain mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bread (sourdough, rye, or sandwich rolls)
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting bread)
- Optional: sliced tomato, paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together crab meat, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning (if using).
- Fold in half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Lightly butter the bread slices and toast them in a skillet until golden on one side.
- Place the toasted bread slices toasted-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon the crab mixture evenly onto each slice of bread and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Broil for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Optional: Add sliced tomato or a sprinkle of paprika on top before serving.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread to support the topping—sourdough or rolls work best.
- Crab mixture can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Try mozzarella or Swiss for different cheese flavor profiles.
- Top with tomato slices before broiling for a fresh twist.
- Serve with a green salad or soup for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 open-faced sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
