Corn Crab Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
02 - 3 green onions, sliced thin

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, save some for topping
04 - 3/4 cup heavy cream or use half & half
05 - 2 tablespoons butter

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
11 - 1 teaspoon garlic salt
12 - 1 1/4 teaspoons seafood spice blend (like Old Bay)

→ Wet Ingredients

13 - 3/4 cup creamed corn
14 - 2 large eggs, whisked

→ Seafood

15 - 1 1/2 cups lump crab meat, jumbo pieces

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 400°F and let it heat up. Spray two 24-cup mini muffin trays lightly with cooking oil. Keep them aside for now.
02 - Melt the butter in a skillet on medium heat. Toss in the green onions and diced red pepper, then cook for about 2-3 minutes until they're soft. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Take the pan off the heat.
03 - In a big bowl, combine flour, baking powder, seafood seasonings, garlic salt, sugar, paprika, and onion powder with a whisk. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese to finish mixing.
04 - In a second bowl, blend the beaten eggs with the cream-style corn and heavy cream until smooth.
05 - Pour the wet mix into the dry mixture, then add the sautéed onion and red pepper. Stir everything until it looks well blended. Gently toss in the crab meat by hand.
06 - Using a small scoop or spoon, add the batter into the muffin tray slots, filling each evenly. Sprinkle some extra cheese on top of each one.
07 - Pop the trays in the oven and bake for around 20 minutes, or until the tops turn golden and puff up. Serve them warm from the oven.

# Notes:

01 - Save a little shredded cheese for sprinkling on top of the batter before baking. It helps the tops get golden and crispy.
02 - Go for jumbo lump crab meat, but claw meat works just fine if needed.
03 - They freeze great! Reheat by placing them on a tray in a 350°F oven until warmed through.

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