Crab Cake Bites
 
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You'll clear an entire pan of these Crab Cake Bites by yourself.
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 - 8
Ingredients
  • Cooking spray, for pan
  • 6 oz. lump crab meat
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 Egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ c. Sour Cream, Divided
  • ⅔ c. finely grated Parmesan, divided
  • 1½ tsp. Old Bay seasoning, divided
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives, divided
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. panko bread crumbs
  • 6 tbsp. butter, melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine crab meat, cream cheese, egg, ⅓ cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon Old Bay, ¼ cup sour cream, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon, cayenne and about 1 tablespoon chives in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine remaining Parmesan, panko bread crumbs and melted butter. Divide mixture between muffin pan cups and press around the edges of cup to make a crust. Spoon the crab mixture into each cup.
  4. Bake until the edges begin to turn golden, 20 to 25 minutes .
  5. Meanwhile, make dipping sauce. Combine ½ cup sour cream, remaining chives, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and remaining Old Bay. Stir to combine.
  6. Serve crab cake bites warm or at room temperature with dipping sauce.
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