Southern Crab, Pecan & Sweet Potato Cakes

Makes 22 Cakes

  • 1 1/2 sweet potatoes, cooked
  • 1 cup pecan pieces, coated with melted butter and
    roasted
  • 2 eggs, beat lightly
  • 1/2 C finely minced onion
  • 1/2 C finely minced celery
  • 1/2 C mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 lb lump crabmeat
  • Breadcrumbs for coating
  • Oil or butter for sautéing

Mix together first 9 ingredients. Gently fold in crab and form into 2 oz. cakes (about 2 ” x 1/2 ”). Coat each cake with breadcrumbs and chill for 30 minutes. Gently sauté for approx. 5 minutes per side until cooked through.