Appetizer for 15

Crab Cakes with eggs

Name: Crab Cakes with eggs
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 red bell pepper; 1 onion; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 large eggs; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tsp worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp old bay seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic salt (optional); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 lb lump crab meat; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cups parsley; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic

$4.42for 460 minServes 15

These crab cakes mix seasoned crab with vegetables and breadcrumbs, then cook in a skillet until golden and firm.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Crab, 1 lb$12.99/lb typical	1 lb	$12.99Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.56

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
15servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$1.10 per serving$4.42 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 red bell pepper
1 onion
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large eggs
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp old bay seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic salt (optional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lb lump crab meat
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cups parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F, chop the pepper and onion, and cook them in olive oil and butter in a skillet for 8 minutes.
Mix the eggs, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Stir in the cooked vegetables, crab, breadcrumbs, and parsley, then chill the mixture for 20 minutes.
Shape the mixture into small cakes and place them on an oiled baking sheet.
Bake the crab cakes for 18 minutes, turning them once, until hot and lightly browned.
Mix the remaining mayonnaise with lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic, then serve it with the crab cakes.

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