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IMPERIAL CRAB CASSEROLE



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This spicy crab casserole is a specialty of Sting-Ray's in Cape Charles, Virginia. Great baked until lightly browned and bubbling in the center and served hot with toast on the side. A winner in our house.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c heavy cream or evaporated milk
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1 c panko bread crumbs
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 c yellow onion, chopped fine
1/4 c finely chopped parsley
2 Tbsp each sherry and fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp worcestershire
1 tsp each paprika and ground mustard powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400^. Butter 6 shallow 6 oz. ramekins or a 2 quart casserole. Set aside.
  • 2. Heat 5 Tablespoons of the butter in a 2 qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour, and cook, stirring until smooth, about 2 minutes;making a roux. Whisk in the cream and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from heat and stir in crabmeat, half the bred crumbs, bell pepper, onion, half the parsley, sherry, lemon juice, worcestershire, half the paprika, cayenne, mustard salt and pepper.
  • 4. Divide mixture into prepared ramekins or casserole dish; place ramekins on a baking sheet set aside. --- In a small bowl, mix remaining butter, crumbs, and paprika until evenly coated; sprinkle on top of casserole or ramekins. Bake until lightly browned and bubbling in the center, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle any remaining crumb mixture over each serving if any is left. Serve hot with toast if desired on the side. Enjoy!

PASTA CRAB CASSEROLE



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This is an easy dish to freeze ahead for company. A yummy combination of spiral pasta, crab and sauteed veggies is coated with a buttery sauce, then covered with cheddar cheese. All that's needed to complete the meal is a warm garlic bread and a tossed green salad. -Georgia Mountain Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (3-4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions, mushrooms and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the crab, sour cream, salt and basil. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the second casserole at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer. , To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB BRUNCH CASSEROLE



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A delicious casserole - elegant enough for a Sunday brunch!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
2 cups seasoned croutons
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 pound fresh crabmeat
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • In large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, croutons, cheese, onion, and parsley. Stir in the crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 606.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CRAB IMPERIAL CASSEROLE



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The recipe serves eight, but plan to double it. Fresh mushrooms and lump crabmeat make it hard to turn down seconds of this rich casserole. -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in crab and soup until blended., Drain pasta. Add crab mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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