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Famous Crab Bombs

These Famous Crab Bombs are packed with jumbo lump crab meat and flavor! Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick, impressive American dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course American Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 3 bombs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tbsp crushed saltine crackers or panko
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Whisk egg, mayo, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and Old Bay in a large bowl.
  • Gently fold in crab meat, crushed crackers, and parsley.
  • Shape into 3–4 large mounds and place on a buttered baking dish.
  • Brush tops with melted butter.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden and heated through.

Notes

Chill mixture before shaping for firmer bombs.
Use gluten-free crackers to make this GF-friendly.
Serve with lemon wedges and extra Old Bay.