Addicted to this crab grilled cheese 🤌
Crab Grilled Cheese with Garlic Cream Cheese (Easy Recipe) 🦀
This crispy crab grilled cheese is made with a garlic confit cream cheese spread, melty mozzarella and cheddar, and sweet lump + claw crab on buttery sourdough.
INGREDIENTS
Sourdough bread
Mozzarella cheese
Cheddar cheese
Lump crab meat
Claw crab meat
Butter
Fresh parsley
Garlic Cream Cheese Spread
Cream cheese
Garlic confit
Fresh dill
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DIRECTIONS
Mix cream cheese with garlic confit and dill.
Spread onto sourdough.
Add mozzarella and cheddar.
Top with lump + claw crab and parsley.
Close sandwich and cook in butter over medium heat until golden and crispy.
Flip, cook until cheese is melted, then slice and serve.
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Choco was waiting the entire time 🐾💛
More cozy food + dog chaos every week.
If you love grilled cheese but want to elevate it with a seafood twist, this crab grilled cheese recipe is a perfect option. Using both lump and claw crab meat adds a delightful texture and sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the rich cheeses. The garlic confit cream cheese spread is a game changer—it adds depth and aromatic richness that balances the buttery sourdough bread beautifully. When I first tried making this sandwich, I found mixing the cream cheese with fresh dill and garlic confit really brought out fresh herbal notes that complemented the crab perfectly. Don’t skip the parsley topping; it adds a pop of color and a hint of freshness that cuts through the richness. For the best results, use a good-quality sourdough bread with a sturdy crust that crisps up nicely but still holds all the fillings without falling apart. Cooking the sandwich in butter over medium heat allows the bread to achieve a golden, crispy exterior while melting the mozzarella and cheddar inside. This sandwich is great for an indulgent lunch or a cozy dinner paired with a simple green salad or tomato soup. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to prepare, so it can become a go-to recipe when you want comfort food with a gourmet upgrade. Finally, having a furry companion like Choco waiting patiently while you cook adds a heartwarming touch to the experience—making meal prep even more enjoyable. Give this crab grilled cheese a try and you might find yourself as addicted as I am!





























































