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Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole

Delicious Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole Your Family Will Love

A comforting and creamy crab casserole inspired by the beloved dish from a Chinese buffet, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 can Imitation Crab Meat Substitute with cooked shrimp if desired.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Low-fat cheese can be used.
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Cheddar can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Celery Replace with finely diced green pepper if desired.
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Shallots or chives can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a low-calorie substitute.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Low-fat varieties are acceptable.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use light mayonnaise for a lighter dish.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice is ideal.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt Fresh minced garlic can be used.
For Serving
  • 1 salad Fresh Salad A crisp salad pairs nicely.
  • 2 cups Rice Serve alongside for comfort.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the imitation crab meat with half of both the mozzarella and Colby Jack cheeses. Add diced celery, sour cream, white parts of green onions, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and garlic salt. Stir until well blended.
  3. Carefully transfer the mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish or a round casserole dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Colby Jack cheeses generously over the top of the crab mixture.
  5. Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  6. Once baked, remove from the oven, cool slightly, and garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste, serve immediately. Softened cream cheese is essential for easy mixing. Avoid freezing due to texture changes.

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