Famous Crab Bombs
Famous Crab Bombs
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Binder
- 1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers or breadcrumbs
For the Finish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, optional
- butter, for topping, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
In a bowl, combine the lightly beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Gently fold in the jumbo lump crab meat, taking care to keep the lumps as intact as possible.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Mix in the crushed saltine crackers or breadcrumbs just until the mixture holds together. If using, add the chopped fresh parsley at this stage.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Form the crab mixture into large round mounds and place them in the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Top each crab bomb with a small piece of butter if desired. Bake for 12–15 minutes until they are lightly golden and heated through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425
- 7
Serve the crab bombs warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Famous Crab Bombs
For the Base
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Binder
- 1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers or breadcrumbs
For the Finish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, optional
- butter, for topping, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
In a bowl, combine the lightly beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gently fold in the jumbo lump crab meat, taking care to keep the lumps as intact as possible.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Mix in the crushed saltine crackers or breadcrumbs just until the mixture holds together. If using, add the chopped fresh parsley at this stage.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Form the crab mixture into large round mounds and place them in the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Top each crab bomb with a small piece of butter if desired. Bake for 12–15 minutes until they are lightly golden and heated through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425 - 7
Serve the crab bombs warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.