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Cheddar Bay Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter Drizzle

Cheesy Cheddar Bay crab cakes baked until golden.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer / Main
Cuisine American Coastal

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Cakes

  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lemon Butter Drizzle

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, gently combine crab meat, cheddar cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Shape the mixture into evenly sized patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes until the crab cakes are golden brown and set.
  • While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in lemon juice and garlic powder. Keep warm.
  • Drizzle warm lemon butter over the crab cakes just before serving.

Notes

Serve with salad, roasted vegetables, or rice