Crab Burgers

Name: Crab Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 oz. brick cream cheese, softened; 1 egg; 2 cans crabmeat, drained; 20 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup); 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley; ¼ tsp. ground cumin; 1 Tbsp. oil; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro; 6 hamburger buns; 6 lettuce leaves; 1 tomato, cut into 6 slices; 6 American cheese singles; 1 large red pepper, cut into 6 lengthwise strips, then cut crosswise in half; 6 stuffed green olives, halved

For a fun change of pace at dinnertime, try this clever entrée idea with your family! Creamy crab cakes are layered on buns and decorated to look like a real crab!

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Makes 6 servings.

Ingredient list

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) brick cream cheese, softened
1 egg
2 cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, drained
20 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers, finely crushed (about 3/4 cup)
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
¼ tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. oil
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
6 hamburger buns
6 lettuce leaves
1 tomato, cut into 6 slices
6 American cheese singles
1 large red pepper, cut into 6 lengthwise strips, then cut crosswise in half
6 stuffed green olives, halved

Directions

Mix first 6 ingredients until well blended; shape into 6 patties.

Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add crab patties, in batches, if necessary; cook 3 to 5 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.

Mix mayo and cilantro; spread onto buns. Fill with lettuce, tomatoes, crab burgers and Singles.

Cut notch in wide end of each pepper strip. Place 2 on opposite sides of each sandwich to resemble the crab's claws. Add olives for the eyes.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseEnjoy your favorite foods on occasion but remember to keep tabs on portions.
Serving SuggestionServe with prepared punch flavor sugar-sweetened powdered drink mix.