Cheddar Cheese Crab Bake
Dive into indulgence with this irresistible Cheddar Cheese Crab Bake, a creamy and savory appetizer that’s perfect for seafood lovers. Packed with succulent lump crab meat, tangy sharp cheddar cheese, and a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, this dish is seasoned to perfection with Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a hint of brightness. Topped with golden, buttery panko breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch, this easy-to-make bake comes together in just 40 minutes and is ideal for parties, game-day gatherings, or elegant entertaining. Serve it warm with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh veggies, and watch it disappear! Perfectly optimized for your next seafood craving, this cheesy crab bake will become your new go-to crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces lump crab meat
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish or pie dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
Fold in the lump crab meat gently to avoid breaking it apart. Add 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Top the crab mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat, and stir in the panko breadcrumbs until they are lightly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 375.5 g | 481% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.0 g | 695% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1070 mg | 357% | |
| Sodium | 6263 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 158.6 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2341 mg | 180% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2001 mg | 43% | |
*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.
