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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (198g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1/2 cup medium sharp cheddar

1/2 cup medium sharp cheddar

Calories 427
Calories from Fat 180 (42%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 20.0g 30%
Saturated Fat 7.9g 39%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 65mg 21%
Sodium 1519mg 63%
Potassium 195mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 43.2g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%
Sugars 7.8g
Protein 18.7g 37%

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Crab Melts

Recipe #393133 | 20 min | 5 min prep | add private note

By: Tattooed Mama
Oct 5, 2009

One of my mom's recipes I've doctored up a bit. A favorite since childhood! For a healthy version you can make the following substitutions: light ranch dressing for mayonnaise; mozzarella for cheddar cheese; sour dough for croissants

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. 2
    Combine crab meat, mayo, green onion, garlic, shredded cheddar and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. 3
    On cookie sheet, lay croissants out open faced. Spread crab mixture over bottom half and lay cheese slices over top half. Bake in oven until browned. About 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    I serve with a light green salad.

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