Crab Custard Casserole
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Crab Custard Casserole, a luxurious dish that combines the delicate sweetness of lump crab meat with a silky, savory custard base. This oven-baked casserole is elevated with the rich flavors of Parmesan cheese, hints of garlic, and a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning, all balanced by the light crunch of golden Panko breadcrumbs. Perfect as a sophisticated main course or an elegant side dish, this recipe is as visually impressive as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple yet gourmet ingredients like heavy cream and fresh parsley, this restaurant-quality dish is easy to make and guaranteed to impress at your next dinner party or family gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lump crab meat
- 4 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 small (finely chopped) Sweet onion
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9x9-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and whole milk until smooth. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix well to combine.
Gently fold the lump crab meat into the egg mixture, being careful not to break up the pieces too much.
Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the crab custard, and fold gently to combine.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs and chopped fresh parsley. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this rich and creamy Crab Custard Casserole as a main dish or an elegant side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.2 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.6 g | 523% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1465 mg | 488% | |
| Sodium | 5034 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 128.9 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 1085 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2292 mg | 49% | |
*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.
