Impossibly Easy Mini Crab Cake Pies

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
6%
Impossibly Easy Mini Crab Cake Pies
55 min.
6
272kcal

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Are you ready to impress your family and friends with a delightful seafood treat? Look no further than these Impossibly Easy Mini Crab Cake Pies! Perfectly gluten-free and bursting with flavor, these mini pies are not only a popular choice for gatherings but also a fantastic way to enjoy the rich taste of crab without the fuss of traditional crab cakes.

In just 55 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these scrumptious bites that serve six people, making them an ideal appetizer or a light meal. Each pie is a harmonious blend of tender crabmeat, vibrant bell peppers, and creamy mozzarella cheese, all enveloped in a golden, crispy crust. The addition of fresh lemon juice and seafood seasoning elevates the flavor profile, ensuring every bite is a taste sensation.

What’s more, these mini crab cake pies are incredibly versatile! Serve them at your next dinner party, holiday gathering, or even as a fun weeknight dinner option. Pair them with a zesty homemade aioli for an extra layer of deliciousness that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can indulge without the guilt. Get ready to dive into a sea of flavor with these irresistible mini crab cake pies!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. 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

Calories272kcal
Protein18.15%
Fat75.34%
Carbs6.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.67
Glycemic Load
0.99
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.536087160525%

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:272.48kcal
13.62%
Fat:22.8g
35.08%
Saturated Fat:5.94g
37.1%
Carbohydrates:4.43g
1.48%
Net Carbohydrates:3.7g
1.35%
Sugar:2.79g
3.1%
Cholesterol:107.27mg
35.76%
Sodium:426.67mg
18.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.36g
24.72%
Vitamin K:38.14µg
36.33%
Vitamin C:28.79mg
34.89%
Selenium:20.79µg
29.7%
Vitamin B12:1.64µg
27.29%
Phosphorus:196.8mg
19.68%
Calcium:162.95mg
16.29%
Vitamin A:692.11IU
13.84%
Zinc:2.01mg
13.39%
Copper:0.26mg
13.22%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.8%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.58%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.67%
Folate:33.82µg
8.46%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.13%
Potassium:213.37mg
6.1%
Magnesium:22.96mg
5.74%
Vitamin B3:1.04mg
5.18%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.54%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.2%
Iron:0.71mg
3.92%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.48%
Fiber:0.72g
2.9%