QUICK AND EASY CRABMEAT DRESSING

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This is great for a dressing, stuffing, as a bed for Shrimp Scampi, or by itself. You can buy those little crab shells to stuff and broil, mold it into a loaf pan and bake, or use it to dress any main meat entree. This is a recipe from my wife's mother's collection.

Provided by Pagan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 sliceable loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces seasoned stuffing mix, instant, cornbread flavored
8 ounces crabmeat, imitation-fresh whichever you prefer
1 garlic clove, fresh, sliced paper thin
1 large onion, diced
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 dash paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups water, whatever is called for in the stuffing directions
1/4 cup margarine, whatever is called for in the stuffing directions
1 dash cooking spray

Steps:

  • Sauté garlic, onions, celery, and parsley. Set aside.
  • Shred the crab meat.
  • Prepare the stuffing mix as per instructions on the box but DO NOT COOK. In other words, just mix the water, butter, and stuffing mix together, without cooking it.
  • Stir into the crab meat, add garlic powder, and mix until blended.
  • Spoon into loaf pan treated with no-stick cooking spray (DO NOT PRESS).
  • Brush lightly with butter, sprinkle with paprika, and bake covered in a 375°F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove covering, add parmesan cheese, and continue to bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes to allow the top to brown.
  • Serve as a side dish, the main dish, or a bed for Shrimp Scampi.

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