Bleu Crab Casserole

Dive into indulgence with this rich and creamy Bleu Crab Casserole, a seafood lover’s dream! Featuring tender lump crab meat bathed in a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, this decadent dish is elevated by the tangy bite of bleu cheese crumbles and a hint of bright lemon juice. Seasoned to perfection with garlic, paprika, and onion powder, the casserole is crowned with a buttery breadcrumb and Parmesan topping that bakes to a golden, crisp perfection. Ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or a cozy night in, this irresistible baked crab casserole pairs beautifully with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or a crisp side salad. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a show-stopping seafood appetizer or main course that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for fans of baked crab recipes, cheese casseroles, and gourmet comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lump crab meat
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Bleu cheese crumbles
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Unseasoned breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish or similar baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the bleu cheese crumbles, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break up the chunks too much.

Step 5

Spread the crab mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the crab mixture in the casserole dish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or a fresh side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1316.6 grams (1316.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3825

Total Fat 306.20g	393%
Saturated Fat 94.00g	470%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 820mg	273%
Sodium 6289mg	273%
Total Carbohydrate 162.60g	59%
Dietary Fiber 5.50g	20%
Total Sugars 32.80g
Protein 118.80g	238%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 955mg	73%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 2231mg	47%

*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: 71.0%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 16.8%