Description

This Crab Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish that’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home. With tender crab meat, a rich base, and a golden, crunchy topping, it’s a seafood lover’s dream come true.

Ingredients

1 lb lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
2 green onions or chives, chopped
½ cup celery, finely chopped (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning or paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup bread crumbs or crushed crackers

2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a medium-sized baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Gently fold in the crab meat, green onions, celery (if using), and half of the shredded cheese.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Top with the remaining cheese and a mixture of bread crumbs tossed with melted butter.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use lump crab meat for the best texture; however, claw or imitation crab can be used in a pinch.

Avoid overmixing to keep the crab meat in chunks.

For extra browning, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for better consistency.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Category: Main Course, Side Dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crab casserole, seafood casserole, baked crab dish, cheesy crab bake