Crab Cucumber Bites

By á-2710

Imitation crab and cucumbers come together with the hot sauce of your choice to make these creamy and crunchy Crab Cucumber Bites that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next holiday party or gathering of loved ones. This recipe yields 48 appetizers that will go perfectly on any nosh table surrounded by other delectable munchies.

Ingredients

• 3 medium cucumbers
• 2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 (8-ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
• 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 green onions, sliced

Details

Servings 48
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber slice. Serve immediately.