Description
Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes are a delightful seafood dish that combines the rich flavors of crab meat with the iconic taste of cheddar bay biscuits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 cup crushed crackers
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, crushed crackers, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- These crab cakes can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- Serve with a side of lemon wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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