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Crispy Crab Cake Bites

Crispy Crab Cake Bites that Will Steal the Show at Your Party

These Crispy Crab Cake Bites are quick and customizable appetizers, perfect for any gathering!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Mixture
  • 1 lb Lump Crab Meat Fresh preferred, canned works well
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Can swap half with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning Or substitute with paprika, celery salt, and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Chives Can use green onions or parsley
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg as vegan alternative if desired
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Regular breadcrumbs will be softer
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Fresh and grated preferred
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Base for the creamy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chives Can substitute with dill
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Essential for brightness
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning Ties the flavors together

Equipment

  • 24-cup mini muffin pan
  • Large bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lump crab meat, softened cream cheese, egg, one-third of the Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, cayenne, and chives. Mix gently to avoid breaking crab lumps, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and melted butter, coating well. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  4. Spoon the crab mixture into each panko crust, filling just under the top with the crust visible around the edges.
  5. Place the mini muffin pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
  6. Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing the remaining sour cream with chives, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir until smooth.
  7. Let the crab cake bites cool for a few minutes before removing them gently. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh or canned crab meat can be used for these bites. Customize the dipping sauce to enhance flavors according to your preference.

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