Crab Grilled Cheese

If you want to try a different grilled cheese sandwich for dinner or even breakfast, try this Crab Grilled Cheese and thank me later.

A creamy texture made with crab meat and other ingredients, all packed into toast bread full of cheese—lots of cheese. This is how I like it, then grilled to be super crispy.

I love the taste of this Crab Grilled Cheese. The crab adds a delicious seafood flavor, while the cheese inside the super crunchy bread makes it incredibly tasty and worth trying.

For the crab meat, you can use lump crab meat as I did. It’s soft and has a great taste, but you have other choices if you prefer.

You can enjoy this Crab Grilled Cheese for breakfast, making it a great meal to start your day, or as a dinner that’s super fast to make, crunchy, and delicious, of course.

What is Crab Grilled Cheese?

Crab Grilled Cheese It’s a fun and seafood version of the classic grilled cheese sandwich, Fresh crab meat with creamy cheese, all sandwiched between slices of crispy, buttery bread. The sweet taste of the crab pairs so well with the sharpness of cheddar and Gruyère cheese. It’s a grilled cheese that you need to make at home if you love Crab or seafood sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh crab meat (preferably lump crab meat)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
• 8 slices of sourdough bread
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

How to Make Crab Grilled Cheese?

Step 1:

In a bowl, add the fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and finely chopped chives. Stir everything together until the crab is well-coated with the creamy and seasoning blend. This mixture will be the heart of your gourmet grilled cheese.

Step 2:

Next, lay out your pieces and distribute the shredded sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheeses on four of the bread slices, ensuring an even layer of cheese. Then, spoon the prepared crab mixture on top of the cheese, (I put just a little, unlike cheese that I put a lot) spreading it out to cover the entire surface of each slice. Top each one with the remaining slices of bread to form complete sandwiches. Just to know I put a lot of cheese, I love my sandwich to be more cheesy and creamy from the inside.

Step 3:

Now spread softened butter generously on the outside of each sandwich slice.

Step 4:

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once it’s hot, place the buttered sandwiches in the skillet. Grill each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown and the cheese melts.

Step 5:

After grilling, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for a minute to settle. Slice each sandwich in half or quarters, and serve immediately while the cheese is still wonderfully melty and gooey. Enjoy.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

To make the perfect Crab Grilled Cheese, you’ll need the following kitchen equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Non-stick skillet or griddle
• Cheese grater
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups and spoons

Helpful Tips!

• Fresh crab meat gives the best flavor to the sandwich. If you are using canned crab, make sure to drain it well. I also like to slice the crab meat into tiny pieces to ensure the sandwich isn’t too bulky.
• If you don’t like Toast bread, You can use Sourdough, ciabatta, whole grain, or rustic white bread.
• Don’t skimp on the seasonings. Old Bay seasoning adds that classic touch the sandwich needs.
• When grilling, press the sandwiches lightly with a spatula.

What to Serve with this Crab Grilled Cheese?

To complement your Crab Grilled Cheese, consider serving it with tomato basil soup as a beautiful complete meal, Also Crispy Russet parmesan fries, or carrots can add an extra crunchy taste to it besides its own crispy taste. and if you plan to enjoy this grilled cheese for breakfast, and creamy avocado slices, make a good combination with it, For drinks, I think this kind of sandwich will be paired perfectly with any drink such as hot drinks or cold ones.

FAQ

What is Crab Grilled Cheese made of?

Crab Grilled Cheese is made with fresh crab meat, shredded cheddar and Gruyère cheeses, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, chives, sourdough bread, and butter.

What does Crab Grilled Cheese taste like?

This sandwich combines the delicate, slightly sweet flavor of crab with the creamy taste of melted cheddar and Gruyère cheeses, all enveloped in crispy, buttery bread.

Can I use canned crab meat?

Yes, you can use canned crab meat.

What type of bread is best for this sandwich?

I used just Toast bread, but Sourdough bread is ideal for this recipe.

Conclusion

I hope you like and enjoy this Crab Grilled Cheese, If you try it, please share your results and any variations you come up with in the comments below. Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog for more delicious recipes.