Crab Bites
Delight in these easy-to-make Crab Bites, perfect for gatherings or a tasty appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg beaten
- 16 ounces crab meat jumbo lump, lump, or claw
- 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice blend
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 28 pieces Saltine crackers crushed to make 1 cup, or substitute with Ritz crackers
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise preferably thick and rich
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, egg, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Stir in the chopped onion, celery, and crushed crackers, ensuring they’re well mixed with the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, breaking up larger pieces and making sure to discard any shell fragments. Be careful not to overmix so some crab chunks remain.
- Scoop the mixture into tablespoon-sized portions, pressing firmly to shape into small balls. Place the crab balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for around 20 minutes, or until the crab bites develop a golden-brown crust. If possible, flip halfway through the baking process for even browning.