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Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole

Heavenly Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole You’ll Crave Every Week

This Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole combines creamy cheese and imitation crab for a satisfying, nostalgic dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions, thinly sliced use both white and green parts
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 2 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce is a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt or adjust to taste
For the Garnish
  • Green Portions of Green Onions for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Gather all your ingredients and let the cream cheese soften.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the imitation crab meat, half the mozzarella cheese, and half the Colby Jack cheese. Add in diced celery, sour cream, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, white parts of green onions, and garlic salt. Stir until well combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Colby Jack cheeses generously over the top of the mixture.
  5. Place the casserole in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Sprinkle the green portions of the sliced green onions on top just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality imitation crab or fresh crab. Consider serving with a light salad or steamed rice.

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