Description
Delightful crab and cheese bites baked to golden perfection, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, lemon juice, and chopped green onions. Mix until well-blended.
- Gently fold the lump crab meat into the mixture, ensuring not to break it up too much. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the crab mixture into small balls, rolling them in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Place the crab bombs on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For a healthier option, swap breadcrumbs for crushed almonds or panko.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crab, appetizer, baked, easy recipe, party food