OLD BAY® Crab Cake Classic Mix

Make homemade Maryland-style crab cakes.

Crab Imperial is typically served in crab or scallop shells.  If these shells are not available, use individual baking dishes or a 1-quart baking dish.

 

Ingredients

1 package OLD BAY® Crab Cake Classic Mix

1 cup mayonnaise, divided

1 pound fresh or canned crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon flour

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

OLD BAY® Seasoning or McCormick Paprika

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix Crab Cake Mix and 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise in large bowl. Add crabmeat; toss until well mixed.

Melt butter in medium saucepan in low heat. Add flour; stir with wire whisk until blended. Gradually add milk, whisking until well blended. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Gently stir in crab mixture. Spoon mixture into 6 greased 6-ounce baking dishes or shells. Or, spoon into shallow 1-quart baking dish.

Beat egg in medium bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise; mix well. Spread over crab mixture. Sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning or paprika, if desired.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly browned.

 

Tips

Light & Easy Variation: Mix Crab Cake Mix, 1/3 cup mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons milk. Add crabmeat; toss until well mixed. Spoon mixture into 6 greased 6-ounce baking dishes or shells. Or, spoon into shallow 1-quart baking dish. Continue with Steps 3 and 4, beating egg with 1/3 cup mayonnaise. (Saves 116 calories, 12g fat and 102mg sodium per serving.)