Easy Crabby Baked Crab Casserole
Dive into the decadence of this Easy Crabby Baked Crab Casserole, a creamy, comforting dish that’s packed with rich flavor and ready in just 40 minutes! Featuring tender lump crabmeat folded into a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and melty cheddar, this casserole is elevated with a touch of Old Bay seasoning, zesty green onions, and a crispy panko breadcrumb topping. Perfectly golden and bubbling out of the oven, it’s an irresistible crowd-pleaser ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or holiday gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with toasted bread or crackers, this easy crab casserole is sure to become your go-to seafood favorite.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Lump crabmeat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 3 stalks Green onions (sliced thin)
- 1 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized casserole dish with nonstick spray or butter and set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth.
Step 3
Add the Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and sliced green onions to the bowl. Stir until the mixture is evenly seasoned.
Step 4
Gently fold in the lump crabmeat, making sure to keep the beautiful chunks intact.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it into an even layer.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter, stirring until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the crab mixture.
Step 7
Top the casserole with the remaining 0.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 8
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Step 9
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm with toasted bread, crackers, or over rice for a satisfying meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1189.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3252.3 |
| Total Fat 272.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 122.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 908.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5431.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.8g | |
| Protein 145.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1942.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1750.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories