Impossibly Easy Mini Crab Cake Pies

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Impossibly Easy Mini Crab Cake Pies
55 min.
6
273kcal

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Are you ready to impress your friends and family with a delightful seafood treat? Look no further than these Impossibly Easy Mini Crab Cake Pies! Perfectly gluten-free and bursting with flavor, these little bites of heaven are sure to be a hit at any gathering. With a preparation time of just 55 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious pies without breaking a sweat.

Imagine the savory combination of tender crabmeat, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all nestled in a golden-brown crust. Each mini pie is a delightful explosion of taste, enhanced by a zesty aioli that adds the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a cozy family dinner, or simply craving a delicious seafood dish, these mini crab cake pies are the answer.

Not only are they easy to make, but they also offer a satisfying balance of protein and healthy fats, making them a guilt-free indulgence. Plus, the vibrant colors and enticing aroma will have everyone flocking to the table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will leave your guests raving and asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz crabmeat flaked drained canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon seafood seasoning 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.5 teaspoon seafood seasoning 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.5 cup frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. In small bowl, mix crabmeat and 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning; set aside. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook onion and bell peppers in oil 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add crabmeat mixture, stirring until mixture is heated through. Cool 5 minutes; stir in cheese.
  4. In medium bowl, stir baking mixture ingredients with whisk or fork until blended. Spoon 1 scant tablespoon baking mixture into each muffin cup. Top with about 1/4 cup crab mixture. Spoon 1 tablespoon baking mixture onto crab mixture in each muffin cup.
  5. Bake about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and tops are golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. With thin knife, loosen sides of pies from pan; remove from pan and place top sides up on cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes longer.
  6. While crab cake pies are cooling, in medium bowl, mix aioli ingredients.
  7. Serve each mini pie topped with generous tablespoonful of aioli.

Nutrition Facts

Calories273kcal
Protein18.14%
Fat75.22%
Carbs6.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.67
Glycemic Load
0.99
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.668695449829%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.66mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
3.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:272.99kcal
13.65%
Fat:22.81g
35.09%
Saturated Fat:5.94g
37.14%
Carbohydrates:4.54g
1.51%
Net Carbohydrates:3.79g
1.38%
Sugar:2.79g
3.1%
Cholesterol:107.27mg
35.76%
Sodium:426.71mg
18.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.38g
24.75%
Vitamin K:39.49µg
37.6%
Vitamin C:28.81mg
34.92%
Selenium:20.8µg
29.71%
Vitamin B12:1.64µg
27.29%
Phosphorus:197.09mg
19.71%
Calcium:164.61mg
16.46%
Vitamin A:696.5IU
13.93%
Zinc:2.01mg
13.43%
Copper:0.27mg
13.29%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.82%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.6%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.78%
Folate:34.05µg
8.51%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.13%
Potassium:214.51mg
6.13%
Magnesium:23.33mg
5.83%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.2%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.11%
Iron:0.76mg
4.25%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.2%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.51%
Fiber:0.74g
2.97%