Labor Day Crab Cake Bites
These delicious mini crab cake bites are the perfect appetizer for your Labor Day celebration. Perfectly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Equipment
- 24-cup mini muffin pan
Ingredients
Crab Mixture
- 6 oz lump crab meat
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
Crust
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 6 Tbsp butter melted
Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, egg, 1/3 cup Parmesan, 1 tsp Old Bay, 1/4 cup sour cream, lemon zest, 1 tsp lemon juice, cayenne, and 1 Tbsp chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan, panko, and melted butter. Divide among muffin cups, pressing into the bottom and sides to form a crust. Fill with crab mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and filling is set.
- Whisk together dipping sauce ingredients and serve with cooled bites.
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving of 3 bites):
Calories: 409
Carbohydrates: N/A
Protein: N/A
Fat: N/A
Calories: 409
Carbohydrates: N/A
Protein: N/A
Fat: N/A
