Easy Crab Cakes

This is an easy recipe which my girls both enjoy. However it only makes about 5, so you may want to double the ingredients if you want more. You can serve with mayonaise, however in the picture I have serve them with french onion dip, which was really yummy. I forgot to flatten my patties, so in the picture they aren't as flat as they should be.

Ingredients

■2 cans (170gm each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed

■1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided

■1 egg, lightly beaten

■1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

■1/4 cup mayonnaise

■1 tablespoon lemon juice

■1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

■1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

■1 tablespoon butter

■2 tbspn mixed veggies

Directions

■In a large bowl, combine the crab, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, egg, onions, mixed veggies, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne.

■Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Roll in remaining bread crumbs. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness.

■In a large non-stick skillet, cook crab cakes in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. I actually put these in the oven at about 175 degrees until golden brown.

Makes: About 4-5 patties