Baked Crab Bombs Recipe
The Baked Crab Bombs Recipe creates amazing seafood appetizers. These golden bites burst with creamy crab filling.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small ice cream scoop
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh crab meat picked clean
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.
- Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add crab meat to the mixture gently.
- Stir in green onions and minced garlic.
- Season with Old Bay and lemon juice.
- Form mixture into 12 equal balls.
- Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs.
- Place on lined baking sheet carefully.
- Drizzle melted butter over each bomb.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat for best flavor
- Don't overmix to keep crab chunks intact
- Chill mixture 30 minutes before shaping
- Toast breadcrumbs lightly for extra crunch
- Serve immediately while still warm