Crab Cakes made with Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes

Moist and fluffy, these crab cakes are just as elegant as the classic dish; but the prep-work for an elevated appetizer doesn’t need to be intensive. These crab cakes are prepped and ready to cook in only 10 minutes! Gently combine seasonings, flour, and eggs with Idahoan® CREAMY Classic Mashed Potatoes and crab meat before shaping into patties. After chilling and frying, serve with a delicious Remoulade sauce and let your guests feast on this mouthwatering treat.

TIME
75 min
YIELD
54
DISH TYPE
Appetizer
Crab Cakes made with Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 
Serves: 54
 
Ingredients
  • 1 bag (31.5 ounces) Idahoan® CREAMY Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes
  • 14 each eggs (beaten)
  • 8 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup parsley (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ⅛ cup Old Bay seasoning
  • 7 pounds cooked lump crabmeat
  • 1 quart vegetable oil or ghee (to saute the crab cakes)
  • 1 quart remoulade sauce
Instructions
  1. Stir together potatoes, eggs, panko bread crumbs, flour, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Old Bay Seasoning. Add crabmeat and gently stir to combine.
  2. Shape into patties about 3 inches wide. Chill on a baking sheet lined with parchment for 1 hour.
  3. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook potato crab cakes a few at a time until browned on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Carefully flip over and shape with a spatula if needed. Continue to brown on the other side, adding more oil as needed.
  5. Transfer to a plate and serve with remoulade sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 283 Fat: 19g Carbohydrates: 14g Sodium: 476mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 15g Cholesterol: 105mg

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