MINI CRAB CAKES

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Serve these crab cake bites at your next party, but don't sleep on 'em-they disappear fast.

Provided by Betty Rosbottom

Categories     Mixer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Easter     New Year's Eve     Cream Cheese     Crab     Shower     Chive     Engagement Party     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
1 plus more for pans
Fresh chives, cut into pieces
Special Equipment
2 mini muffin pans

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and egg; beat to blend. Beat in sour cream, citrus peels, 4 teaspoons chopped chives, coarse salt, and cayenne pepper. Fold in crabmeat. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 2 mini muffin pans. Toss panko, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 2 tablespoons chopped chives in small bowl. Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over, tossing with fork until evenly moistened. Press 1 rounded tablespoon panko mixture into bottom of each muffin cup, forming crust. Spoon 1 generous tablespoon crab mixture into each cup. Sprinkle rounded teaspoon of panko mixture over each (some may be left over).
  • Bake crab cakes until golden on top and set, about 30 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Run knife around each cake and gently lift out of pan. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Arrange on baking sheet; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Arrange crab cakes on serving platter; sprinkle with chives.
  • Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Millicent Wanjiru
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I really enjoyed these crab cakes. They were very flavorful.


Jason Alex Jr
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These crab cakes were delicious! I served them with a tartar sauce and they were perfect.


Saydul Hasan
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These crab cakes were a bit too oily for my taste.


Jayden Mendoza
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crab cakes turned out perfect. They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Abubokkor Gaming
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These crab cakes were easy to make and they tasted great.


Yaratalaadam MashaAllah
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These crab cakes were amazing! They were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making them again.


Faiz jainn
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These crab cakes were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Străistaru Eugen
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


LAXMAN XETTRi
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These crab cakes were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Kasey Olson
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These crab cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more mayonnaise next time.


Adoaha Panduleni
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Akinmuyiwa James Akintola
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These crab cakes were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I didn't have any Old Bay seasoning, so I used a mix of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. They were still delicious.


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