Crab Mac Bites Recipe
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Ingredients
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Macaroni and Cheese Base
Crab Filling and Assembly
Method
Prepare Macaroni and Cheese
- 1
Cook pasta
Boil elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- 4
Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce and stir to coat. Let cool slightly.
Mix and Form Bites
- 5
Gently fold crab meat, green onions, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning into the mac and cheese mixture.
- 6
Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, stir in a beaten egg to help bind the bites.
- 7
Form the mixture into small balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter). Place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Coat and Fry
- 8
Roll each chilled mac bite in breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- 9
- 10
Fry the bites in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 11
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.