Crab & Cheddar Hot Pockets
10 Aug
Hey everyone! Happy Friday!
I planned on posting this recipe last night. However, I got a bit of a reality-check after spending the day at school for in-service, followed by an evening BodyPump class at my gym. It’s easy to forget how tiring my “normal” routine is during the summer months. Needless to say, I just felt like vegging out last night, so that’s what I did.
Last week, I shared with you all this pizza that I had while out to lunch. I also said that I couldn’t wait to use the same ingredients in a new way. I was so happy that this recipe turned out well the first time around; Chris was a fan too!
Ingredients:
- Pillsbury pizza crust
- Canned crab (I used Sea Fare brand, which I found at Target.)
- Reduced-fat cream cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Spinach
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Roll out pizza dough, & cut into four equal pieces.
- Spread cream cheese on each piece of dough, then top with spinach, crab, & cheddar.
- Fold dough over to create a “pocket,” & seal edges with a fork.
- Poke a few holes in the top of each pocket to ventilate.
- I also sprayed the top of each pocket with cooking spray & topped with some extra cheddar, but this step is optional.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until dough becomes golden-brown.
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of any recipe that 1) comes together quickly, 2) requires few ingredients, & 3) tastes good. This is a winner on all accounts!
What are your plans for the weekend? I don’t have anything going on tomorrow, but Sunday we’re headed to a get together with some of Chris’s co-workers. (Side note… any good side dish recipes you can share?)
I’ve never tried canned crab before…how different does it taste from regular? This recipe sounds yummy!
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It actually doesn’t taste much different! I know imitation “krab” meat can sometimes be a little funky, but this stuff was real crab claw meat. Claw meat sometimes has a stronger taste, so you can use less. Perfect because 1 can was enough!
I don’t blame you for wanting to just veg out and not blog… I have that feeling at times and it’s better to just relax and not bust out a lack-luster post. These look rather good Erica, and I am also a fan of recipes for the same reasons you are… especially ones that come together quick!
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That looks great AND easy. I’m going to try this one! Inservice this week for me on Tuesday, I’m sure I’ll be asleep by 8:30.
You might want to double this if you’re making it for the whole family (depending on how much they eat!). I had one & Chris had three. I could’ve easily had more than 1, but I know Chris needs a big portion so I refrained.
This looks soooo good! It’s almost 2:30 and I still need to eat lunch. I would definitely take one of those
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Love that you made some hot pockets!! So fun. I’m not a crab fan, but my husband would love it if I made anything remotely like a hot pocket!!
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my husband loves you now because this is pretty much alll his favorite foods combined! haha thanks for another fabulous recipe lady!
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Yay! You guys should definitely try these!
I’ve never tried crab with cheese, but I can see how they’d go really well together. (what doesn’t go well with cheese???)
Very true! I put cheese on pretty much everything!