Michelle's Famous Crab Stuffing

Discover the ultimate indulgence with Michelle's Famous Crab Stuffing, a luxurious, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for your next dinner party or holiday spread. Made with sweet, delicate lump crab meat and seasoned to perfection with Old Bay, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon, this stuffing strikes the perfect balance of creamy and savory. The soft breadcrumbs, sautéed onions, and celery provide a classic base, while optional Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. Baked to a golden-brown perfection, this versatile recipe can be served as a standout side dish or used to stuff seafood favorites like flounder or mushrooms. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make dish is sure to elevate your table and wow any seafood lover.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lump crab meat
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium (finely diced) Yellow onion
• 2 (finely diced) Celery stalks
• 2 (minced) Garlic cloves
• 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 (beaten) Egg
• 0.25 cup (optional) Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, cooked vegetable mixture, breadcrumbs, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and beaten egg. Pour this mixture into the crab mixture and gently fold until everything is evenly combined.

Step 6

If using, fold in the grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the stuffing is heated through.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve as a side dish, or use as a stuffing for seafood like baked fish or stuffed mushrooms.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(981.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2069.8

Total Fat 118.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 639.0mg	0%
Sodium 6246.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 119.2g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 719.7mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 2057.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.5%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 28.3%