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Benedict Crab Cakes

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 15, 2011
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Treat yourself to these hearty crab cakes that are made using Progresso® Bread Crumbs and served with poached eggs and mock hollandaise - perfect for dinner.

Benedict Crab Cakes

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 16
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Ingredients

Crab Cakes

  • 2 (6-oz.) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter

Mock Hollandaise

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1/4 cup hot melted butter

Poached Eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 eggs
Make With
Progresso Breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 200°F. In medium bowl, combine all crab cake ingredients except margarine; mix well. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. (Patties will be soft.)
  • Step 
    2
    Melt 1 tablespoon margarine in large skillet over medium heat until it sizzles. Add crabmeat patties; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned and crisp, turning once. Place on serving plate; place in oven to keep warm.
  • Step 
    3
    In small saucepan, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice and dill; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Heat over low heat until warm. Remove from heat. Slowly beat in hot melted butter until smooth. Cover; set aside.
  • Step 
    4
    In medium skillet, bring vinegar and water to a simmer over medium heat. Add 4 eggs; reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook eggs 2 to 3 minutes or until whites are set.
  • Step 
    5
    With slotted spoon, place 1 poached egg on each crab cake. Spoon mock hollandaise over each. If desired, garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

Nutrition

550 Calories
45g Total Fat
25g Protein
11g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
410
Total Fat
45g
69%
Saturated Fat
13g
65%
Cholesterol
425mg
142%
Sodium
1000mg
42%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
3g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 7 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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