These golden baked crab and cheese patties are the weeknight hero you didn’t know you needed — crisp-edged, protein-packed, and ready with barely any hands-on time. Sweet crab sticks, creamy cottage cheese, and melty hard cheese come together in a tender bite the whole family will love. For more high-protein bakes, try our cottage cheese khachapuri with mozzarella and tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 200 g (7 oz) crab sticks, finely diced
- 100 g (3.5 oz) hard cheese, grated
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cottage cheese, 5% fat
- 2 tbsp sour cream, 15% fat
- 1 raw egg
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and spices to taste
- 1 egg yolk for brushing
Instructions
- Combine everything in a bowl and mix well.
- With wet hands, shape into small patties and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg yolk.
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25 minutes until golden.
Tips
- Wet your hands before shaping — the mixture is soft, and damp palms keep it from sticking. Love patties? Try our chopped salmon patties with broccoli next.
- Don’t skip the egg yolk brush — it’s what gives the patties their glossy, golden tops.
- These reheat beautifully in the oven or air fryer. For more healthy dinner ideas, browse Allrecipes and check nutrition guidance at USDA.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 122 kcal, protein 8.7 g, fat 7.1 g, carbs 5.6 g