Best 10 Bacon Crab Cakes Recipes

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If you are a crab cake lover and bacon lover, then bacon crab cakes are a divine combination of both! Bacon crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are made with fresh crab meat, bacon, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings. The bacon adds a salty, smoky flavor to the crab cakes, while the crab meat provides a delicate and sweet taste. Bacon crab cakes can be cooked in a variety of ways, including pan-frying, baking, or grilling. They can be served with a variety of sides, such as tartar sauce, coleslaw, or french fries.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB CAKE BLT



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
3 green onions, sliced
1 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning, such as Old Bay
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked clean of cartilage and shells
Olive oil, for frying
4 sandwich rolls, halved, buttered and toasted
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp, sliced in half
4 leaves butter lettuce
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
Dill Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pickled relish
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Dash of hot sauce
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Measure 1 cup breadcrumbs and place in a casserole dish and then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Combine the remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, green onions, lemon zest, lemon juice, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, crab boil seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Fold in the crabmeat until just combined. Form the crab mixture into 4 (1-inch thick) patties and dredge both sides through the seasoned breadcrumbs and place on a platter.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Serve the crab cakes on toasted buns topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and the Dill Tartar Sauce.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, relish, dill, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to combine. Top the Crab Cakes BLTs with dill tartar sauce.

NANTUCKET CRAB CAKE WITH BACON MAPLE CREAM CORN



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Provided by Rob Burmeister

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
3 slices white bread, cut into cubes
2 scallions, chopped
1 egg
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup canola oil
2 ears corn, kernels cut from the cob
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons maple syrup
4 strips cooked bacon, diced
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crab cakes: In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, cream, mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, Old Bay, bread cubes, scallions, egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix together with your hands. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Form the crabmeat mixture into 4 patties. Heat up a large pan and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, pan-fry the crab cakes until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the crab cakes to a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • For the creamed corn: Meanwhile, saute the corn kernels in the butter until cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and maple syrup and cook until the sauce thickens, another 4 minutes. Stir in the bacon; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the creamed corn among 4 plates. Top with the crab cakes. Garnish with parsley and a lemon wedge.

CHIVE CRAB CAKES



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These tasty crab cakes are perfect for appetizers, or try them with a salad for a light meal. -Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large egg whites
1 large egg
2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
6 tablespoons minced fresh chives
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons canola oil
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, lightly beat the egg whites and egg. Add 3/4 cup bread crumbs, chives, flour, pepper sauce, baking powder, salt and pepper; mix well. Fold in crab. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop crab mixture by scant 1/4 cupfuls into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into 1/2-in.-thick patties. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook crab cakes in oil in batches over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BACON CRAB CAKES WITH PIMIENTO-CORN RELISH



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While crab cakes may sound like a budget-busting endeavor for a standard barbecue, they don't have to be. Crab comes in different grades usually labeled (in ascending order of quality) special, claw and lump. The texture of the lump meat is certainly lovely, but I like to reserve it for a simple presentation - like a crab salad, for instance - where its pricey texture can really shine. In this case, since we're mixing the crab with all sorts of other things and then frying it, reach for "special" grade - the flavor is the same. They won't, however, last very long. Get your "cook's-spoils" bites in early.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 strips smoked bacon
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 4-ounce jar diced pimientos, drained
1 pound lump crab meat
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 small onion, finely grated
1 clove garlic, finely grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 to 1/2 cup crushed pretzels, as needed
3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Few dashes hot sauce
Salt

Steps:

  • Place a large saute pan over medium heat and cook the bacon until golden brown and crisp, 7 to 8 minutes total. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat in a dish and 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and add the celery, onion, corn and some salt and pepper. Cook the vegetables until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vinegar, sugar and pimientos to the pan and cook until the vinegar has reduced and the corn is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust the seasoning as needed and set the relish aside to cool.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat. In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the crab cakes, along with the reserved crisp bacon, adjusting the seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. Working in batches as needed, scoop out about 1/4 cup of mix for each crab cake and cook in the bacon fat, turning once, until golden brown and heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • As batches finish cooking, reserve them on a plate; add more bacon fat to the pan as needed throughout cooking.
  • Serve the warm crab cakes over warm or room temperature relish.

BACON CRAB RANGOON



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 40 bacon crab rangoons

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Stir 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 4 chopped cooked thick-cut bacon slices, two 6-ounce cans crabmeat (picked over), 3 sliced scallions, 4 teaspoons soy sauce, a few dashes Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  • Place a teaspoonful of filling on a wonton wrapper, brush the edges with beaten egg, then fold in the corners of the wrapper to make a pyramid-like shape, pinching to seal; repeat to make more. Put on a baking sheet and freeze 1 hour.
  • Working in batches, fry in 2 inches 350˚ F vegetable oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes; drain on paper towels. Serve with duck sauce.

CRAB CAKES WITH BACON



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Categories     Shellfish     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lump crab meat
2 strips of bacon, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup minced parsley
3-4 tablespoons fine cracker or bread crumbs (low salt)
1-1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pinch of cayenne
1 egg, beaten
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons melted butter plus 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Check through crabmeat, removing any bits of shell (and any extra moisture, while being careful not to break it up too much). Fry bacon in a frying pan until lightly browned. Add shallots, celery and garlic and cook until soft but not brown, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool. Stir in crab, herbs, cracker crumbs, Old Bay, salt, pepper and cayenne. Fold in the egg and enough cream to obtain a moist but firm consistency. If it is too wet, add a few more crumbs. Wet your hands with water and form the crab mixture into 4 large or 8 small cakes, and place on a plate. Wrap the plate wax paper and refrigerate for 30+ minutes. Just before serving, heat the butter and oil in a nonstick pan. Pan-fry the cakes until crusty and golden, about 3 minutes per side (longer for larger cakes). OR, cook under the broiler for 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve

EASY CRAB CAKES WITH PANKO



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Easy, restaurant-grade crab cakes with panko. Serve them warm with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, or tartar sauce alongside a salad.

Provided by wolfnet

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon hot sauce
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, egg, Dijon, Worcestershire, and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix crabmeat, panko, and parsley together in a medium bowl. Gently fold in mayonnaise mixture. Form into 8 patties.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 139.6 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 881 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

FRIED CRAB CAKES



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This is a recipe I came up with after trying so many crab cake recipes. I think it is fantastic, and the sauce complements the fried crab cakes. Enjoy! I'm sure you will make this recipe again and again.

Provided by Nancy Gibson

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ pound cooked lump crabmeat, drained
¼ cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
2 tablespoons coconut oil
½ cup mayonnaise
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix 1/3 cup panko, egg, parsley, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, and mustard together in a medium bowl. Gently fold in crabmeat. Form into 4 patties and coat with remaining panko.
  • Heat coconut oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties until crispy, flipping once, about 12 minutes total.
  • While patties cook, prepare the sauce: Combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
  • Serve crab cakes with sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 205.4 mg, Fat 73.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 1652.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SAVORY BACON AND CRAB BREAD PUDDING EGGS BENEDICT



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This will certainly make any brunch special, especially a Mother's Day brunch, which will be here before you know it.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Sandwich Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon butter
3 cups dry bread cubes
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 strip bacon, chopped
¼ cup minced onion
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
⅓ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
⅓ cup heavy cream
1 large egg
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
4 ounces fresh lump crabmeat
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 eggs
¼ cup hollandaise sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Butter the insides of 2 (10-ounce) ramekins and place on a baking sheet.
  • Place bread cubes into a large bowl, set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bacon in hot oil until browned and almost crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove excess oil from skillet and discard.
  • Stir in onion and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in red pepper and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; cook until mixture begins to simmer, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour cream mixture over bread cubes and mix thoroughly until all liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in 1 egg, lemon juice, tarragon, and lemon zest.
  • Mix in crabmeat, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Spoon Mixture into prepared ramekins and bake in a preheated oven until tops are golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove ramekins from oven and top each bread pudding with a poached egg. Spoon hollandaise sauce over each egg. Garnish with cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 481.1 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1300.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BAKED CRAB CAKES



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These jumbo lump crab cakes taste just like the Chesapeake Bay style you would order from a restaurant. This recipe makes 4 jumbo crab cakes or 6 medium-sized crab cakes.

Provided by PATLUVSCOOKING

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
4 teaspoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons dry bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Gently fold crabmeat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, mustard, and seafood seasoning together in a large bowl, being careful not to overshred crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in egg. Form mixture into 4 large patties and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 134.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 693.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality crab meat for the best results.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes so that they don't fall apart.
  • Don't overcook the crab cakes, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Bacon crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give bacon crab cakes a try.

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