# What You’ll Need:
→ Cornbread
01 - 1 cup cornmeal
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup buttermilk
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Crab Filling
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1/2 cup finely diced celery
12 - 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
13 - 2 green onions, sliced
14 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
15 - 1/2 pound lump crab meat, shells removed
16 - 1 cup crumbled prepared cornbread
17 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
18 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
19 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
20 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
21 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
22 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Rolls
23 - 8 soft sandwich or sub rolls
24 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a small baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Pour into a greased 8-inch baking pan and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and set. Allow to cool, then crumble 1 cup for the filling.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, then remove from heat.
04 - In a large bowl, gently mix lump crab meat, crumbled cornbread, sautéed vegetables, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, cayenne pepper if using, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir carefully to avoid breaking up the crab.
05 - Slice rolls lengthwise without cutting through. Hollow out some interior bread to create space for stuffing.
06 - Fill each roll generously with the crab and cornbread mixture. Arrange on the prepared baking dish.
07 - Brush tops of rolls with melted butter.
08 - Bake rolls for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and heated through.
09 - Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
