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Poor Man's Crab Cakes
Photo: David Holifield

Poor Man's Crab Cakes

12 ingredients 30 min + 45 min 6 servings openrecipes
Poor Man's Crab Cakes

"Economical way to make tasty crab cakes. Use whatever cheese you have on hand or enjoy to make these."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

807
Calories
28g
Protein
48g
Fat
68g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cold baked potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • salt to taste (optional)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

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