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Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole

Heavenly Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole combines rich flavors and a comforting cheesy texture, evoking memories of delightful buffet dining.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 16 oz Imitation Crab Meat
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese shredded
  • 2 stalks Celery diced finely
  • 4 pcs Green Onions both white and green parts
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise low-fat optional
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Casserole Dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325º F (163º C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine imitation crab meat, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Colby Jack cheese, celery, sour cream, white parts of the green onions, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and garlic salt.
  3. Grease an 8x8-inch casserole dish and spoon the crab mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before garnishing with the green parts of the green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure to adjust dairy ingredients if using real crab, and feel free to add your favorite vegetables.

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