1 (16oz)pkg. Mrs. T's Pierogies (any flavor)
8 ounces lump crabmeat, flaked
1 scallion, minced
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp Old Bay Seasoning, divided
1/4 tsp hot sauce
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, divided
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil


Combine crabmeat, scallion, red pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning, hot sauce and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in a medium bowl; mix well.
Shape mixture into 4 crab cakes. Dredge crab cakes in remaining breadcrumbs and place on plate; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Sprinkle pierogies with remaing 1/4 tsp of Old Bay Seasoning. Saute pierogies in a 12 inch skillet (as package directs) remove to plate.
In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add crab cakes;cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side, add more oil if necessary.
Serve crab cakes and pierogies on serving platter.

Makes 4 Servings