These tasty bites will be a wonderful addition to your Simple Celebration table.  You can experiment with different fillings using the same method.

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Crab and Cream Cheese Wonton Appetizer

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Seafood

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 4 ounces lump crabmeat drained and diced
• 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp jalapeño pepper minced
• 2 Tbsp chives snipped
• 1 Tbsp dill chopped
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 24 wonton wrappers
• cooking spray
• Creamy Seafood Sauce* for dipping - see link below

Instructions

• Place a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350°.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• Lay out each wonton wrapper on waxed paper.
• Scoop a heaping teaspoon of crab mixture into the center of each wonton.
• Moisten the wonton edges with water. Lift two opposite corners and pinch together. Repeat with other two corners to form a star.
• Transfer the wontons to the hot baking sheet and generously spray with cooking spray.
• Bake until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes.

Notes

Click here for Creamy Seafood Sauce

The deliciously rich taste of crab elevates this quiche to a whole new level.  It will be great for brunch, lunch, or a light supper.

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Crab and Asparagus Quiche

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust
• 1 pound fresh asparagus chopped into one inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp shallots minced
• 1 cup crabmeat
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese shredded and divided
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup half and half
• 1/2 tsp salt
• dash pepper

Instructions

• Pre-bake the 9-inch pie crust according to package directions.  We recommend using Pillsbury pie crust which can be found in your grocer's dairy case.  
• Unroll crust into your pie plate, pierce in several places with a fork, and bake.
• Roast asparagus in 410° oven for about eight minutes, turning once or twice, until just soft.  
• Lower oven to 350°.
• Sauté shallots in butter until tender, about two minutes.     
• In medium bowl, mix shallots with crabmeat, asparagus, and flour; set aside.
• Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese into prepared pie shell, then spread with crab and asparagus mixture.
• Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup cheese on top.
• Beat eggs, cream, salt, and pepper until mixed.
•  Pour into shell and bake for about 30 minutes (until center is set).
•  Cool on wire rack.