Famous Crab Bombs Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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Fresh lump crab meat
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Cream cheese (softened)
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Mayonnaise
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Green onions (chopped)
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Fresh parsley (chopped)
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Old Bay seasoning
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Garlic powder
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Black pepper (to taste)
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Panko bread crumbs
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Olive oil or butter (for toasting bread crumbs, optional)
# Instructions:
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Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes. Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl. Blend using a spatula or hand mixer until smooth.
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Mix chopped green onions, fresh parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
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Gently fold in the fresh lump crab meat using a spatula to avoid breaking it apart. Cover and refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) while the mixture chills.
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Form the mixture into 2-inch balls using a spoon or damp hands. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Optionally, toast panko in olive oil or butter for added flavor.
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Lightly spray or brush the coated crab bombs with oil. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 20-25 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with dipping sauces such as tartar sauce, spicy remoulade, or garlic aioli.
# Notes:
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Chilling the mixture before shaping ensures the bombs hold their shape during cooking.