Description
Famous Crab Bombs Delight is the ultimate seafood appetizer that will leave your guests raving. With a luscious blend of fresh lump crab meat, creamy cheese, and savory seasonings, these golden-brown bites are baked to perfection for a crispy finish. Ideal for parties or cozy nights in, they offer an explosion of flavor with every bite. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces, and watch as they quickly become the star of your gatherings. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice cooks can impress their friends and family with a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
- Fresh lump crab meat
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Mayonnaise
- Green onions (chopped)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Old Bay seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Panko bread crumbs
- Olive oil or butter (for toasting)
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Blend cream cheese and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in green onions, parsley, Parmesan, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crab meat to avoid breaking it apart. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Form the mixture into 2-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roll each ball in panko bread crumbs until fully coated.
- Optionally, brush with olive oil or butter before baking for added flavor.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crab bomb (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider lightly toasting the panko breadcrumbs before coating the crab bombs. Customize by adding herbs like dill or spices such as cayenne pepper for a kick.