Best Cheesy Crab Casserole Recipes

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CRAB CASSEROLE



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A Chinese buffet favorite, this crab meat casserole is loaded with mild and creamy flavors. Made with imitation crab meat, cream cheese, sweet onions, etc.. Perfect for a holiday pot luck dinner.

Provided by Amy Desrosiers

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 8 ounce package Crab Delight (Chunk or Flake style will work)
5 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder onion powder, pepper to taste
1 medium sweet onion (sliced into thin rings)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, shred the crab meat into smaller chunks.
  • Add the cream cheese, sour cream and shredded swiss cheese to the bowl, and combine.
  • Add in the onion and spices, and combine until fully mixed.
  • Spread mixture into a casserole dish and then top with the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 mins.
  • Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 oz, Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 1 g

CHEESY BAKED CRAB CASSEROLE



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Crab casserole is served at Chinese buffet restaurants, and is so easy to make at home. It's a delicious dip that makes a great appetizer.

Provided by Stephanie Lynch

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz imitation crab
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
Ritz crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F
  • Shred the imitation crab and put it in a large mixing bowl
  • Add the cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and stir to combine
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper
  • Spread the crab dip in a casserole dish
  • Cover with the remaining cheddar cheese
  • Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly
  • Serve warm with Ritz crackers

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cups, Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

PASTA CRAB CASSEROLE



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This is an easy dish to freeze ahead for company. A yummy combination of spiral pasta, crab and sauteed veggies is coated with a buttery sauce, then covered with cheddar cheese. All that's needed to complete the meal is a warm garlic bread and a tossed green salad. -Georgia Mountain Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (3-4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions, mushrooms and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the crab, sour cream, salt and basil. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer. , To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE



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This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

IMITATION CRAB CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE



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This recipe is easy and quick to make, and offers a good taste of the ocean. It is inexpensive to make if using imitation crabmeat.

Provided by John

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped celery
1 pound imitation crabmeat
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
½ cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in onions and celery. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened and are beginning to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add crab, condensed soup, water, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; mix to combine. Heat until almost bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and blend in Cheddar cheese until melted. Transfer to a 9-inch square casserole dish.
  • Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl with a fork until combined. Spread over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1459.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SHRIMP AND CRAB CASSEROLE



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A traditional casserole with a seafood twist! Fresh crab meat can be substituted for imitation.

Provided by D. L. Mooney

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 pound crab meat
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen shrimp, thawed
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ cup sliced almonds
10 buttery round crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Combine crab meat, shrimp, rice, mayonnaise, onion, milk, hot sauce, and almonds in casserole dish. Mix well.
  • Cover top of casserole with crumbled crackers. Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until casserole is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 959.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 249.3 mg, Fat 68.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHEESY CRAB CASSEROLE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb crab meat
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Pinch of garlic salt
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese
1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in casserole dish (except half of the cheddar cheese).
  • Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CRAB CASSEROLE



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After several days of craving a crab bake casserole like the one at my local Chinese buffet, I came up with this recipe by tweaking one that I found online. To me, this tastes pretty close to those that I've had at several chinese buffets.

Provided by tkcuvelier

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb imitation crabmeat (or real, if preferred)
1/2 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese (1/2 a block)
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or handful fresh)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together. Place into pan and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes.
  • VARIATION: You can mix seafood types -- use 1/2 lb. crab and 1/2 lb. shrimp, lobster, or other seafood.

CHEESE & CRAB BRUNCH BAKE



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Who doesn't love a cheesy seafood casserole that can be pulled together in thirty minutes, popped in the fridge overnight, and ready for its baked up debut the next day? -Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 English muffins, split
8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
12 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet yellow pepper

Steps:

  • Spread mustard over bottom half of muffins. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with crab, lemon juice and zest. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Top with muffin tops; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, mayonnaise, salt, cayenne and pepper. Pour over muffins; sprinkle with Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, onions and peppers. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until set, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, top with additional chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 28g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 286mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHEESY CRAB CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cheesy Crab Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb old English cheese, cut into cubes
8 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into cubes
8 fluid ounces milk
4 fluid ounces melted butter
12 ounces crabmeat, shell and cartilage removed
5 eggs
1 can mushroom soup

Steps:

  • Place alternate layers of cheese, bread and crabmeat (twice) in a buttered oven-proof casserole.
  • Beat eggs, milk and melted butter and pour over the layered mixture.
  • Bake in a pan of water at 350° Fahrenheit 1 to 1½ hours.
  • Serve with sauce: 1 can of mushroom soup, undiluted and heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.8, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 368.4, Sodium 1678.6, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 30.2

CHINESE BUFFET CRAB CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bugged out bird

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch garlic salt
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Save half of cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top.
  • Mix the other ingredients together in bowl.
  • Spoon into greased casserole dish, top with cheese.
  • Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.

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