Description
A delightful dish featuring sweet crab meat in a creamy, cheesy filling topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Crab meat (Use fresh or high-quality canned.)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated (Feel free to use other types of cheese.)
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.)
- 2 tbsp Butter (For sautéing.)
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- to taste Salt (Use your preferred amount.)
- to taste Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika (Add for flavor.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft and fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, sautéed onion and garlic, heavy cream, grated cheese, and seasonings.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- For a cheesy crust, sprinkle additional cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Once done, take it out of the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Crab Casserole