Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking a delectable and easy crab casserole that will impress dad and the entire family! This culinary masterpiece combines the succulent flavors of crab with a creamy, cheesy sauce and a crunchy breadcrumb topping, creating a symphony of textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether it's a special occasion or a cozy family dinner, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. So, grab your apron, gather the ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your dad and loved ones craving more!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRAB CASSEROLE
After several days of craving a crab bake casserole like the one at my local Chinese buffet, I came up with this recipe by tweaking one that I found online. To me, this tastes pretty close to those that I've had at several chinese buffets.
Provided by tkcuvelier
Categories Crab
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together. Place into pan and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 30 minutes.
- VARIATION: You can mix seafood types -- use 1/2 lb. crab and 1/2 lb. shrimp, lobster, or other seafood.
EASY CRAB CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and onion to the noodles; mix well. Stir in green pepper, crab, shrimp and celery. Salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into an 8x8 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs to taste over the casserole.
- Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 99.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 511.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
DAD'S FAVORITE CASSEROLE
This is a great church potluck recipe -- a heavier meal, but good for those cold days after shoveling snow....
Provided by TRTENNAN
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain grease. Mix in garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in spinach, and cook until heated through. Stir in the uncooked egg noodles, and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. Mix in cream of mushroom soup and milk, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 798.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
EASY CRABBY BAKED CRAB CASSEROLE
Make and share this Easy Crabby Baked Crab Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChefWhiz
Categories Crab
Time 38m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend all ingredients.
- Sprinkle with bread crumbs over top with several pats of butter.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 1158.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 21
DAD G'S CRAB CAKES
Great crab cake recipe. Thanks Dad. We miss you!
Provided by chrisG
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in margarine until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir mustard, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, salt, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the onion mixture. Sprinkle flour over the mixture; stir to integrate. Pour cream over the mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly and cook for 1 minute. Fold crab meat into the mixture.
- Spoon some of the liquid from the skillet into the bowl with the beaten egg yolks to temper the egg; stir. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer crab mixture to a bowl; refrigerate until chilled completely, about 1 hour.
- Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and paprika in a shallow bowl.
- Divide the crab mixture into 4 portions; form into patties. Gently press the patties into the bread crumb mixture to coat.
- Pour enough corn oil into a flat-bottomed pan to be 1-inch deep; heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1113.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CRAB BRUNCH CASSEROLE
A delicious casserole - elegant enough for a Sunday brunch!
Provided by DOREENB
Categories Breakfast Eggs
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- In large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, croutons, cheese, onion, and parsley. Stir in the crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 606.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
CRAB CASSEROLE
From "Cooking with Love" submitted by Lisa Hughes who said this is an easy recipe which can be frozen if made with fresh crab. Sounds so good-didn't want to lose it and I have some crabmeat calling my name!
Provided by Oolala
Categories Crab
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a double boiler, make cream sauce by melting the butter. Add the flour and stir. Add the cream and stir constantly until sauce is thick.
- Add salt, pepper and sherry to the double boiler.
- take the double boiler off the heat and fold in the crab gently.
- Pour into buttered 1 quart casserole. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until cheese melts, at 400 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 220.4, Sodium 668, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 32.8
EASY CRAB CASSEROLE
Creative, and to my tastebuds, delicious.
Provided by sal
Categories Crab Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and onion to the noodles; mix well. Stir in green pepper, crab, shrimp and celery. Salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into an 8x8 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs to taste over the casserole.
- Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 99.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 511.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned or frozen crab meat.
- Don't overcook the crab meat. Overcooked crab meat is tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is opaque and tender.
- Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, creates a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Add some vegetables. Vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, add color, texture, and nutrients to the casserole.
- Serve the casserole immediately. Crab casserole is best served hot out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Crab casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. With its creamy sauce, tender crab meat, and flavorful cheeses, crab casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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