Description
These Mini Deviled Crab Cornbread Muffins are a delightful fusion of Southern and seafood flavors in a bite-sized treat. Perfect for parties or as a savory snack, these mini muffins are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cornbread Mix:
- 1 (8.5-ounce) box cornbread mix
- 1 egg
- â…“ cup milk
Deviled Crab Mixture:
- ½ cup canned lump crab meat (drained and picked over)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini cupcake liners.
- Prepare cornbread mix: In a mixing bowl, prepare the cornbread mix with the egg and milk according to package instructions.
- Make crab mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the crab meat, bell pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Gently fold the crab mixture into the cornbread batter until just combined. Add shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the mixture evenly into the mini muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and garnish: Let cool slightly in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Perfect as a party appetizer or savory snack.
- Make ahead and reheat in a low oven before serving.
- For spicier muffins, add hot sauce or jalapeños to the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
