12 large eggs
1 (30-oz) jar Hellmann's mayonnaise
2 ounces dry mustard
2 ounces mustard
2 ounces seafood seasoning
1 ounce Worcestershire sauce
8 lbs. Jumbo or colossal lump crabmeat
1 loaf white bread, crust removed and finely chopped
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
Recipe
Combine the eggs, mayonnaise, dry mustard, mustard, seafood seasoning and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl and whisk together. Add the breadcrumbs and mix to make a creamy consistency.
Place the crabmeat in a separate large bowl. Very gently fold the wet mixture into the crabmeat, being careful not to break up any of the big lumps, until mixture just holds together.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Form the crabmeat mixture into 8-ounce cakes. Lay on baking sheets, sprinkle with a little melted butter and cook until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Yields: 16 to 24 crab cakes
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