CRAB CASSEROLE (CHINESE BUFFET)

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Every time I go to my fave Chinese restaraunt I HAVE to eat this crab casserole. I love the flavors, the texture, heck ... I just love everything about it except for the fact that it makes me wish I had a second stomach just so I could eat more!) At first I didn't think there was any breadcrumbs in it. My MIL said there is. So, I went and bought a bit of it and pulled it apart bit by bit and found there was indeed some breadcrumbs in it. Anyways, I believe this is how they make it. Please let me know what you think.

Provided by Moonchild64

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups lump crabmeat, imitation is what I use
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups half-and-half
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups fine breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Heat 4 tablespoons butter in saucepan.
  • Add onion and celery; saute until veggies are tender.
  • Blend in flour and salt.
  • Add half and half slowly.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens nicely.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Gradually add a small amount of sauce to the beaten egg. Stir rapidly as you add it.
  • Return egg mixture to sauce and mix well.
  • Add crab meat, bread crumbs and parsley and toss gently.
  • Put all into a lightly buttered (I use the spray) lasagna pan (or you can use individual size casseroles).
  • Sprinkle cheese over crab mixture.
  • Bake in 350-degree oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 698, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 14.4

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