Crabby Patty Recipe
Half pound patty premium hand-formed patty topped with crab dip, cheddar cheese, and a thick-cut onion ring.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
For the Crabby Patty
For the Crab Dip
For the Assembly
Method
Preparing the Crabby Patty
- 1
Form the Patty
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form into a half-pound patty, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing while cooking.
- 2
Making the Crab Dip
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and green onions (if using). Mix until well blended and creamy.
Assembling the Crabby Patty
- 4
Melt the Cheese
During the last minute of cooking the patty, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the patty and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese.
- 5
Prepare the Bun
Toast the burger bun lightly until golden brown.
- 6
Assemble the Burger
Spread a generous amount of crab dip on the bottom half of the toasted bun. Place the melted cheese patty on top. Add lettuce, a slice of tomato, and then top with a thick-cut onion ring. Close with the top half of the bun.