Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTrolley Square Oyster HouseCrab Grilled Cheese Recipe

Crab Grilled Cheese Recipe

Time25m
Serves2

lump crab, cheddar, tomato, sourdough

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Condiments and Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Bread

    Lay out the sourdough bread slices on a clean cutting board. Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the unbuttered side of two slices of bread, evenly distribute the crab and cheese mixture. Place tomato slices on top of the crab mixture, then top with the other two slices of bread, buttered side out.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Pan

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of butter. Allow it to melt and coat the bottom of the pan.

  2. 5

    Cook the Sandwich

    Carefully place the assembled sandwich in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom slice is golden brown. Flip the sandwich carefully and add another tablespoon of butter to the pan. Cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing it in half diagonally. Serve warm and enjoy your crab grilled cheese!

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