Turn the classic
seafood dish into the cutest bite-sized app with these crab cake bites. Ready in a little over 30 minutes, these bites are the easiest way to add the fancy factor to your party, whether you’re planning your Christmas dinner or New Year’s bash. Paired with an easy sour cream, chive, and Old Bay dipping sauce, these bites are the poppable appetizer we can’t get enough of (tip: we suggest doubling the recipe if you’re serving a large crowd—these babies will go fast).
These crab cake bites can be served warm or at room temperature depending on preference. If you want to switch up the dipping sauce, you can’t go wrong with our homemade tartar sauce.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
Turn the classic
seafood dish into the cutest bite-sized app with these crab cake bites. Ready in a little over 30 minutes, these bites are the easiest way to add the fancy factor to your party, whether you’re planning your Christmas dinner or New Year’s bash. Paired with an easy sour cream, chive, and Old Bay dipping sauce, these bites are the poppable appetizer we can’t get enough of (tip: we suggest doubling the recipe if you’re serving a large crowd—these babies will go fast).
These crab cake bites can be served warm or at room temperature depending on preference. If you want to switch up the dipping sauce, you can’t go wrong with our homemade tartar sauce.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
- Yields:
-
6 – 8
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 35 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 406
Directions
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- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Step 2Combine 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.
- Step 3In 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.
- Step 4Bake until the edges begin to turn golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Step 5Meanwhile, make dipping sauce. Combine ½ cup sour cream, remaining chives, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and remaining Old Bay. Stir to combine.
- Step 6Serve crab cake bites warm or at room temperature with dipping sauce.
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