Jul 14 2026
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Three Mills Benedict* Recipe

Inspired by Denim & Oak
Time45m
Serves2

crab cake, over easy egg, crawfish bechamel, choice of Logan Turnpike Mill Grits or breakfast potatoes

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Crawfish Bechamel

Eggs

Sides

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab Cakes

    In a mixing bowl, combine lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, breadcrumbs, and egg. Season with salt and black pepper. Form into small patties.

  2. 2

    Fry the Crab Cakes

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.

Crawfish Bechamel

  1. 3

    Make the Bechamel

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring continuously until thickened.

  2. 4

    Add Crawfish

    Stir in crawfish tails, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.

Eggs

  1. 5

    Cook the Eggs

    In a separate pan, cook eggs to over easy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine the Dish

    On a plate, layer the crab cake, top with the over easy egg, and drizzle with crawfish bechamel. Serve with grits or breakfast potatoes on the side.

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