Crab Cake Bites

By lahmcdermott

Yields: 6 - 8 servings
Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 hours 20 mins
Total Time: 0 hours 35 mins

Ingredients

• Cooking spray, for pan
• 6 oz. lump crab meat
• 6 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 Egg, lightly beaten
• 3/4 c. Sour Cream, Divided
• 2/3 c. finely grated Parmesan, divided
• 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning, divided
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives, divided
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. panko bread crumbs
• 6 tbsp. butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
2. Combine 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.
3. In 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.
4. Bake until the edges begin to turn golden, 20 to 25 minutes .
5. Meanwhile, make dipping sauce. Combine ½ cup sour cream, remaining chives, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and remaining Old Bay. Stir to combine.
6. Serve crab cake bites warm or at room temperature with dipping sauce.