Description
Creamy, cheesy, and rich with sweet crab flavor, this baked crab casserole is the ultimate comfort dish. Perfect as an appetizer, main course, or potluck favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Fold in lump crab meat and chopped green onions gently to keep the crab intact.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with extra cheese or a light layer of breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with additional green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- Let cream cheese sit at room temperature before mixing for a smoother texture.
- Use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Make it ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Serve with toast, crackers, or inside halved bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of casserole
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 105mg