Best 6 Lump Crab Meat Casserole Recipes

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Looking for a dish that combines the delicate sweetness of lump crab meat with the comforting richness of a casserole? This article has got you covered! We'll guide you through the steps of creating a tantalizing lump crab meat casserole, a delectable dish that is perfect for any occasion. From selecting the freshest crab meat to mastering the art of creating a creamy sauce, our comprehensive guide will ensure that your lump crab meat casserole is a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to creating a dish that will leave your taste buds craving for more!

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CRAB MEAT CASSEROLE



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This is so good and smells wonderful while it is baking! I got it from a Virginia Country Cookbook. Its a great company dish that can be prepared several hours in advance.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups lump crabmeat
2 cups breadcrumbs, soft fresh
1 (10 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, very finely chopped
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Mix first 8 ingrdients in a bowl.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
  • Pour Crab mixture into baking dish.
  • Combine eggs and milk and pour over mixture in dish.
  • Sprinkle cheese over top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.

SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE



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This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CREAMED LUMP CRAB MEAT WITH COUNTRY HAM



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lump crab meat or Dungeness or king crab
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 tablespoons chopped scallions, white only
4 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten in a small bowl
4 slices of country bread or French bread, about 1/4 inch thick, toasted or fresh
8 thin slices country ham like prosciutto, Smithfield or Black Forest
4 lemon wedges for garnishing

Steps:

  • Pick over the crab to remove any traces of shell or cartilage.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a heavy skillet. Add the curry powder and the scallions. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add 2 tablespoons of the sherry and cook briefly.
  • Add the cream, half-and-half and Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside. Keep warm.
  • In a nonstick skillet, heat the remaining butter, and add the crab meat and the remaining sherry. Heat briefly without stirring, and remove from the heat.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolks. Stir well with a whisk to blend. Return this mixture to the sauce, stirring rapidly. Remove from the heat.
  • Spoon the sauce over the crab meat.
  • Preheat the broiler and prepare the toasts.
  • Heat the ham under the broiler and place the toasts on serving dishes. Add the ham slices. Top with the crab meat and the cream sauce, dividing evenly. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 385, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 1469 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CAJUN CRABMEAT CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cajun Crabmeat Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Crab

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped scallion (white part only)
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided (Hellman's is preferred)
1 tablespoon creole mustard or 1 tablespoon fine brown mustard
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 egg
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup heavy cream
sweet paprika, to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add in scallions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cook/stir until vegetables are just tender.
  • Remove pan from heat; add 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne, and Tabasco; stir until blended.
  • Add in the egg; whisk until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the crabmeat; toss gently; scrape mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Pour the cream over the mixture; spread the remaining mayonnaise evenly over the top; sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.8, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 137.9, Sodium 825.1, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15.8

CRAB IMPERIAL CASSEROLE



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The recipe serves eight, but plan to double it. Fresh mushrooms and lump crabmeat make it hard to turn down seconds of this rich casserole. -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in crab and soup until blended., Drain pasta. Add crab mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BUNCH'S CRAB CASSEROLE



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This is my grandmother's recipe - 'Bunch' is short for 'Honeybunch,' our pet name for her. It is always a huge hit and it can be constructed the night before if need be. Just allow a little extra cooking time since the dish will be cold from refrigeration.

Provided by Frances S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup dry sherry
1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1 pound cooked crabmeat

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x7 inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the chopped eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, and sherry. Reserve 1/2 cup of the stuffing mix and add the rest to the egg mixture. Stir in the crabmeat.
  • Pour the mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle the reserved stuffing on top. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 210.3 mg, Fat 58.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 837.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen lump crab meat is the best choice for this casserole. Avoid using imitation crab meat, as it will not have the same flavor or texture.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for celery, onion, and bell pepper, but you can also add other vegetables such as carrots, peas, or corn.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. The crab meat should be cooked through, but it should not be tough or rubbery. Overcooked crab meat will also lose its flavor.
  • Serve the casserole immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can assemble the casserole and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.

Conclusion:

Lump crab meat casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender crab meat, and flavorful vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, this casserole is sure to please.

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