Bleu Crab Casserole
Dive into indulgence with this rich and creamy Bleu Crab Casserole, a seafood lover’s dream! Featuring tender lump crab meat bathed in a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, this decadent dish is elevated by the tangy bite of bleu cheese crumbles and a hint of bright lemon juice. Seasoned to perfection with garlic, paprika, and onion powder, the casserole is crowned with a buttery breadcrumb and Parmesan topping that bakes to a golden, crisp perfection. Ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or a cozy night in, this irresistible baked crab casserole pairs beautifully with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or a crisp side salad. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a show-stopping seafood appetizer or main course that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for fans of baked crab recipes, cheese casseroles, and gourmet comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lump crab meat
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 cup Bleu cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch casserole dish or similar baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Add the bleu cheese crumbles, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break up the chunks too much.
Spread the crab mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the crab mixture in the casserole dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or a fresh side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 306.2 g | 393% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.0 g | 470% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 6289 mg | 273% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 118.8 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 955 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2231 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
