Homestyle Crab Cakes
Homestyle Crab Cakes deliver a crisp, golden crust that gives way to tender, sweet crab inside, accented by green onion and buttery cracker richness. A gentle heat from cayenne and a hint of Old Bay keep each bite lively without overpowering. Serve these for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homestyle Crab Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook the green onions in the hot oil until tender; set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Mix the crabmeat, sautéed green onions, crushed crackers, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture into ten patties, each 1/2 inch thick.
- 3
Put the bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Press the patties into the bread crumbs to coat.
- 4
Heat 1/2 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the hot oil until golden brown on each side. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot.
- Calories 247.7 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 9.41 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 29.61 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.57 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 2.16 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.71 mg High 21%
- Sodium 445.57 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.68 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 95.59 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 50.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.79 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Homestyle Crab Cakes is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter Cracker, Canned Crab Meat, Cayenne Pepper, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 247.7 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homestyle Crab Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter Cracker, Canned Crab Meat, Cayenne Pepper, Dry Mustard, Eggs. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homestyle Crab Cakes?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homestyle Crab Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Homestyle Crab Cakes healthy?
- Homestyle Crab Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 247.7 calories and 9.41 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 445.57 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.16 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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