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Baked Crab Cake Bites

Crab Balls are delicious mini crab cake bites with lump crab meat. This is easy to prepare and makes tasty hors d’oeuvers or can be used as a protein in a salad or wrap.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. crab meat
  • ¼ cup diced celery
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ Dijon mustard
  • ½ panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • optional butter

Directions:

  • In a large bowl add the eggs, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, celery, parsley and salt. Mix well.
  • Add crab meat and panko, Fold together (Make sure not to shred the crab meat.)
  • Take about ¼ cup of the mixture and shape in into a ball. Then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat this process with the rest of the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat oven 450 Brush the balls with optional melted butter.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the balls become lightly browned. Serve with tartar sauce and enjoy.
  • You can also freeze the un-baked crab balls for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed.

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2406 Molly Pitcher Highway S., Chambersburg PA 17202

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