Crab Cake Stuffing This crab-cake-meets-stuffing recipe gets a double dose of crabby goodness—little bits of claw crabmeat add flavor throughout the stuffing while pieces of higher-grade “jumbo lump” crabmeat contribute big bites of crab. Shape the stuffing into cakes or bake in a casserole dish. Look for crab in the seafood department of large supermarkets. The recipe that’s included for Bay Spice Blend makes 1 cup, but you’ll only need 1 teaspoon for the stuffing. Try the extra spice blend in a turkey brine, sprinkled on almost any type of seafood and/or in recipes calling for Old Bay Seasoning. From EatingWell: November/December 2013 Yield: 12 servings, 3/4 cup each Active Time: 35 Total Time: 60 Ingredients Bay Spice Blend 1/4 cup dry mustard 8 whole bay leaves, finely crushed 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons celery seed 2 tablespoons ground ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground mace or nutmeg 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons onion powder Stuffing 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon of the Bay Spice Blend or Old Bay Seasoning 1 cup diced celery 2/3 cup diced onion 1/4 cup dry white wine 8 ounces claw crabmeat 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon hot sauce 2 large eggs, beaten 8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives 10 cups diced rustic whole-grain bread (from 1 large loaf) 1 cup low-sodium turkey or chicken broth or stock Preparation To prepare Bay Spice Blend: Combine dry mustard, bay leaves, crushed red pepper, celery seed, ginger, thyme, paprika, cinnamon, mace (or nutmeg), pepper and onion powder in a medium bowl. To prepare stuffing: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the spice blend, then add celery and onion and cook, stirring often, until tender and translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add wine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in claw crabmeat. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a large baking sheet (or 9-by-13-inch baking dish) with cooking spray. Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce and eggs into the mixture in the bowl. Add jumbo lump crabmeat, parsley, chives and bread; gently toss, trying not to break up the lumps of crab. Pour broth over the bread and gently combine. To form the stuffing into individual “cakes,” pat 3/4-cup portions into 12 patties 21/2 to 3 inches wide and place on the prepared baking sheet. (Alternatively, transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish.) Bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes. Tips & Notes Make Ahead Tip: Prepare stuffing through Step 4, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before baking (Step 5). Store spice blend airtight at room temperature for up to 3 months. Nutrition Nutrition Per Serving: 192 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 2 g mono); 84 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 13 g protein; 3 g fiber; 452 mg sodium; 154 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Iron (17% daily value) 1 Carbohydrate Serving Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat
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