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Ever wondered how SpongeBob SquarePants makes Mr. Krabs's Krabby Patties at the Krusty Krab on the children's animated cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants? [1] If you'd like to make one of these, in order to see for yourself what one of these patties are like in real life, this article can teach you this recipe.

Ingredients

Crab Krabby patty:

  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion and celery
  • 4-6 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon of thyme
  • 1 pound of frozen imitation crab meat, defrosted and finely chopped using a food processor
  • 3/4 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon of mustard
  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (add another cup for a dipping sauce)
  • 2 lightly beaten eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons of ketchup (for dipping sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar

Beef Krabby patty:

  • Ground beef
  • Hamburger seasoning (if desired)
  • Sliced onions
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced cheese (American or Cheddar)
  • Hamburger buns
  • Mayonnaise
  • Ketchup [2]
  • Mustard [3]
  • Sliced pickle [4]
  • Lettuce

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Crab Krabby patties

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    Place the chopped onions and celery into a skillet or frying pan. Sauté in 1 tablespoon (14.8ml) of oil.

  2. 2

    Add the thyme. Reduce the heat and cook gently until the onions wilt, or appear transparent. Avoid browning or burning them.

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    Mix the crabmeat, sauteed onions and celery, breadcrumbs, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are properly combined.

  4. 4

    Create patties from the mixture. Make round patty shapes using a mold or your hands. Pat them flat or use the back of a fork.

  5. 5

    Return to the skillet. Heat 3 tablespoons (44.4ml) of oil. Cook the patties in batches of 2 to 3 at a time. Cook each patty 2 minutes each side, or until the patties are golden brown. Keep adding oil for following batches as needed.

  6. 6

    Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF. Add the fried Krabby patties to the oven for a 10 minute bake.

  7. 7

    Remove and serve. Serve with a mix 1 cup of mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons (44.4ml) of ketchup together or serve mayonnaise and ketchup separately.

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Beef Krabby Patties

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    Organize the ground beef into a long layer. Make to desired burger thickness.

  2. 2

    Cut round, patty shapes for the Krabby patties.

  3. 3

    Lay the Krabby patties on a grill or frying pan. Heat 500ºF for 5-10 minutes on each side for a nice medium to well done patty.

  4. 4

    Lay the cheese on each of the patties and let melt for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Take the patties off the grill. Lay them onto the buns.

  6. 6

    Add the condiments as listed in the ingredients above.

    • For secret Krabby Sauce, mix ketchup and mayonnaise with a very small drop of hot sauce and add to the Krabby patties.[5]
  7. 7

    Serve. Enjoy!

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    The secret formula, never revealed in the series, was revealed by Nickelodeon as a pinch of King Neptune's Poisedon Powder.

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    The instructions show two patties being made from the ingredients listed, but you could just make one large patty if you'd prefer.

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    As long as the meat is minced, you can use any meat instead of beef. Chicken mince might make the patty a bit more dry, as beef has fat marbled throughout, and chicken is very lean.

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      • Krabby patties can be kept warm in an oven for up to 30 minutes. Alternately, place in the fridge and reheat by baking at the time of serving.

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      To make delicious SpongeBob Squarepants-themed Krabby Patties, sauté 2 tablespoons (about 6.5 g) of chopped onions and celery in 1 tablespoon (5 mL) of cooking oil, along with 1 teaspoon (1.4 g) of dried thyme. Simmer the vegetables until the onions are transparent. Finely chop 1 lb (0.45 kg) of imitation crab meat and place it in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the celery and onions, ¾ cup (81 g) of seasoned breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of mayonnaise, 2 lightly beaten eggs, and salt and pepper to taste until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Mold the mixture into patty shapes. Heat 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of cooking oil in a skillet, then cook the patties in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side. While the patties are cooking, preheat the oven to 400° F (204° C). Bake the fried patties in the oven for 10 minutes. Serve up the patties on a bun, hamburger style, or have them alone. You can also pair them with a sauce made of 1 cup (237 mL) of mayonnaise and 3 tablespoons (44 mL) of ketchup. For tips on how to make a delicious dipping sauce for your Krabby Patties, read on!

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