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.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

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	1189.3 grams (1189.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3252

Total Fat 272.00g	349%
Saturated Fat 122.60g	613%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 908mg	303%
Sodium 5432mg	236%
Total Carbohydrate 74.80g	27%
Dietary Fiber 2.10g	8%
Total Sugars 18.80g
Protein 145.50g	291%

Vitamin D 36IU	180%
Calcium 1943mg	149%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1751mg	37%

*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: 73.5%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 9.0%