Description
This Crab Casserole recipe is a delightful combination of lump crab meat, rice, cheddar cheese, and flavorful seasonings, baked to perfection with a crispy buttery cracker topping. A creamy and satisfying seafood dish that is sure to impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, rice, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden brown top.
- Rest and Garnish: Let it rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked pasta for the rice if desired.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
