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Crab Cake Bites

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray for greasing the pan
  • 6 ounces lump crab meat
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup sour cream divided
  • 2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning divided
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, beaten egg, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/4 cup sour cream, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and about 1 tablespoon of chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper, stirring until well combined.
  • In another bowl, combine the remaining Parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, and melted butter. Divide this mixture between the muffin pan cups, pressing it around the edges to form a crust. Spoon the crab mixture evenly into each cup.
  • Bake until the edges turn golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While the crab cake bites are baking, prepare the dipping sauce. Combine 1/2 cup sour cream, the remaining chopped chives, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and the remaining Old Bay seasoning. Stir well to combine.
  • Serve the crab cake bites warm or at room temperature with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy every flavorful bite!