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Crab Bites

A tasty crab appetizer recipe from Janet

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• 8 ounces crab meat
• 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, or about 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• dash cayenne pepper
• dash black pepper
• 1 cup crushed potato chips
• cocktail sauce for serving

In a large bowl, combine crab meat, bread crumbs, beaten egg, 2 tablespoons cocktail sauce, mayonnaise, green onion, parsley, mustard, and peppers; mix well. Cover; chill for 1 hour. Form crab mixture into balls, using rounded teaspoon for each. Roll balls in crushed potato chips; place on baking sheet. Bake in preheated 425° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until hot and nicely browned. Serve with cocktail sauce.
Makes about 36 crab bite appetizers.
Shared by Janet.

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