These Crab & Bacon Bites are simple to make and taste amazing with rich crab and savory bacon – they are the perfect upscale appetizer for your next party!
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Ok, enough of that healthy stuff…let’s eat BACON!!!!!
Here’s how things went down at my house on the day The Husband was out of town.
I came home with good intentions. Seriously, I did.
And then this came in the mail.
There was only one word on that cover I didn’t like. It was the word ‘without‘, right before ‘bacon‘. Seriously? Is that even an option???
Right! I know. Clearly a typo.
Now, just in case you missed the subtlety of this issue, let me break it down for you.
Get the picture?
If you don’t have this issue, I suggest you go buy one right now! (right after reading this post).
Then, you need to make this recipe, because we’re settling in for the night with THE BACON ISSUE of Food Network Magazine.
You with me so far? Good.
Then, you need to go grab a bunch of these.
Note! this is very, very, very important. They must be bacon colored. They must! Otherwise, it just won’t work. It won’t! Trust me on this.
Then, with festive beverage, magazine, paper, bacon-colored markers/pens/pencils annnnnddddd…BACON SALT in hand (because why not? We don’t want to run short on the bacon theme – this might be a once-in-a-lifetime issue).
Let’s do this.
Get your bacon all cooked and cut up into nice-size pieces. No…! Do NOT eat it. Yes. I do know it’s tempting.
Then, mix all the ingredients together. And, shape them into rounds. Like this.
Then, dribble a bit of oil in the pan and get it hot. Just a little oil.
This is a fitness related post you know.
Ok, maybe not.
But it does have crab, and that’s like fish. Low cal!
Plop those babies in there. Now don’t crowd them! They don’t like that. They like their space. They’re weird that way.
Fry, er, healthy saute them 3 minutes per side. Then, fish them out like you’re rescuing them. Get it? Fish them out? It’s crab. Nevermind, maybe it’s just me.)
Drain them and let them rest. You know from the tough journey they just came from?
Now, get them ready for their guest appearance with a little tahr-tahr!
Introduce them to their new best friend and settle them in.
Then, grab a fork! We need to eat!
Enjoy!
p.s. these were amazingly fabulous. I think I might have fainted after this episode.
Crab & Bacon Bites
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 8 bacon slices cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg large
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and mold into bite-size rounds.
- Pour a scant amount of oil into the bottom of a skillet and heat on medium-high until hot. Add crab bites to skillet and cook 3 minutes per side. Be sure not to crowd the pan! Cook them in bunches if you have to.
- When done, move them to a paper-towel lined plate, then serve with Tartar Sauce.
Crab & Bacon Bites
Where else? Modified from Food Network Magazine The Bacon Issue magazine.
Please, tell your friends.
mimi says
wow.. Incredible!
Kristi says
Thanks Mimi! I hope you have a beautiful day!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Hahaha you girl always and I mean ALWAYS crack me up with your posts. I love your writing style.
And bacon, I like that too. Oh gosh, these look like way too delicious to be real!!
Kristi says
I love to hear that I make you laugh Consuelo. That truly makes my day!
marcie says
I have that issue, Kristi, but I haven’t even opened it up yet. I’m horrible — there just hasn’t been much time. I can’t believe I’m saying there hasn’t been time for bacon! These crab and bacon bites look insanely good, and I’m certain I would pop more than my fair share. 🙂
Kristi says
There’s always time for bacon! 🙂 Yes, these little bites were addictive! I had more than my fair share of them yesterday!
Jess says
This looks divine!
Kristi says
Thank you Jess! So glad you like it! Have a beautiful week.
Johlene says
These look devine and I´m hopping over to the other site right now!! xoxo
Kristi says
Thanks Johlene! I really appreciate the support! Hugs!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
I love you pics 🙂 I can see you enjoyed the shooting. She is a great subject indeed!
Kristi says
Thanks Daniela! We had such a great time! She is a fun girl! Have a wonderful day!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I still haven’t looked through my Food Network Magazine, but I smiled when I saw Bacon on the cover! These crab bacon bites sound amazing. Your pictures are making me hungry again! I’m heading over to check out your photography site now.
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley! I smiled when I saw the bacon too! I dropped everything to read the issue. Haha! Have a great week!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
Oooh this sounds delicious! Bacon anything is hard to beat in my house, and pairing it with crab? Perfection. 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Alyssa! I’m so glad you like it! I LOVE your blog name! Everything is better sequined! Thanks for stopping by, and have a beautiful day!
Kelly says
These crab bacon bites sound fantastic Kristi – I love how mini and poppable they are! I adore reading your fun posts – they always make me smile 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly! I never tire of hearing that readers laugh I think we all need to laugh more often! Have a great week!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
OMG! I need all of those bacon flavored products. These crab appetizers look so good. Clicking over to see your fitness pictures. Sure they are awesome!
Kristi says
Thanks Christin! They were tasty. Very poppable, which makes you want to eat more! Thank you for visiting the photography site!
Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says
🙂 These look so good! I love how they’re so cute and little!! YUM
Kristi says
Thanks Cailee! They were very good. And, because they’re little, you tend to eat a lot of them! 🙂
Juliana says
I love crab cakes, but yet have to try with bacon…I can only imagine how tasty these bites are…yum!
Thanks for the recipe Kristi, have a great week 😀
Kristi says
Thanks Juliana! I love crabcakes too! I hope you have a beautiful week!
Ashley says
haha oh my gosh my husband would love these! He’s a hugeeee bacon person (and crab too!). I’m still slowly coming around to bacon … I used to hate it (I know, I know) but now I’ll eat it as long as it’s just a little bit. I think I’m in the minority with bacon though!! : )
Kristi says
Your husband and I have a lot in common! haha! I love them both also. I’m not sure I’ve met anyone that didn’t like bacon! Hahaha! Just kidding – I know a few, but not many! Have a great week Ashley!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Anything with bacon and I’m totally on board!! Yum!!
Kristi says
Me too Ashley! Thanks for visiting!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
These look totally awesome! I got my issue in the mail the other day and it seriously makes me want Bacon. This is one I need to make soon! Pinning!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Cindy! It made me want to make bacon that day too. I photographed and made that appetizer on the same day!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
Oh wow! You had me at BACON!! But to go and add crab to it?? Phenomenal!!
I went and saw your fitness photos! Beautiful and inspirational!!
Kristi says
Thank you Renee! So glad you liked the recipe and the fitness photos! I hope you have a beautiful day!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Oh goodness, yes to these bacon bites! I would take one and be back for 6 more. 🙂
Kristi says
Yes! That’s exactly what happens! Have a great week Pamela!