Crab Patties

Name: Crab Patties
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped sweet red pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup mayonnaise, divided; 6 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 English muffins, split and toasted; 4 slices tomato; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

“I’ve been whipping up batches of these delicious patties for years,“ writes Paula Marchesi from Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. “They’re always a hit—whether I serve them for brunch, lunch or a quick dinner to friends, family or even the grandkids.“ TIP: For a less filling alternative, serve the patties on lettuce and top with lemon wedges and sweet pickles instead of sliced tomato.

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise, divided
6 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 English muffins, split and toasted
4 slices tomato
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Add crab and mix well. Shape into four patties. In a large skillet, cook patties in butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Place the English muffins on a baking sheet. Spread with remaining mayonnaise. Top with tomato, crab patties and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Originally published as Crab Patties in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006

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katlaydee3

Aug 6, 2017

These are really good for a light summer dinner. I served them with pasta salad.
tommypoo

Jan 26, 2015

I love this recipe, but don't serve it with the english muffin.
DragonSlayersRosebud

Mar 18, 2014

I exchanged sour cream for the mayo ( our family is not crazy about hot mayo). I shaped into patties and baked instead of fried. Delicious! As like cyounce's review, we also call them "Crabbie Patties". LOL!
cyounce

Jan 13, 2011

My family enjoyed these for a light dinner. I used hamburger buns since I didn't have English muffins on hand. Also left out the red pepper because I didn't have that either. I called them "Crabbie Patties" from the Spongebob cartoon & my son thought that was great.