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Crab Fries with Cream Cheese, Crab Meat, and Melted Cheddar Recipe

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Deliciously indulgent Crab Fries featuring crispy baked waffle fries topped with a creamy, cheesy crab mixture seasoned with Old Bay and lemon juice, baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack, these fries combine rich flavors of jumbo lump crab and sharp cheddar cheese for a savory treat.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Fries

  • 2 (20 oz) bags frozen waffle fries

Crab Mixture

  • 6 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 pound jumbo lump or lump crab meat
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bake the fries: Preheat your oven and bake the frozen waffle fries according to their package instructions until crispy and golden. This will form the crispy base for the crab topping.
  2. Prepare the crab mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice. Stir well to create a creamy base.
  3. Fold in crab and cheeses: Gently fold the crab meat along with half of the shredded cheddar and the mozzarella cheese into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to break up the crab meat to keep the chunks intact.
  4. Preheat oven for topping: Once the fries are baked, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the loaded fries.
  5. Assemble fries with crab topping: Spread the baked fries evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Top the fries with the crab mixture, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Bake loaded fries: Bake the crab-topped fries for 15-20 minutes until the cheeses melt fully and the crab mixture is heated through and bubbly.
  7. Broil for crispiness (optional): For a crispy finish, broil the fries for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning, to brown the cheese and crisp the edges.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove the fries from the oven, garnish with thinly sliced scallions, and transfer to a serving dish or serve directly from the sheet pan for a casual presentation.

Notes

  • Use jumbo lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor, but lump crab meat is a good alternative.
  • If you prefer, you can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Old Bay seasoning can be adjusted to taste or replaced with Cajun seasoning for a different flavor profile.
  • Watch the fries closely during broiling to avoid burning the cheese.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/crab-fries-with-cream-cheese-crab-meat-and-melted-cheddar-recipe/