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Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole

Creamy and Cheesy Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole Delight

This Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole combines creamy cheeses and savory crab for a comforting dish that evokes memories of your favorite buffet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Imitation Crab Meat Can substitute with real crab
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Or substitute with cheddar
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Any favorite melting cheese can be used
  • 1 cup Celery Optional
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions White parts only; chives can be an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter option
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can use lower-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Consider Greek yogurt or low-fat mayo
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used in a pinch
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Vinegar works in small amounts if lemon isn't available
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt Fresh minced garlic mixed with salt can be an alternative

Equipment

  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) while you prepare the ingredients.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the imitation crab meat, half of the mozzarella and Colby jack cheese, diced celery, sour cream, and the white parts of green onions. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and garlic salt; stir well until mixed.
  3. Spoon the crab mixture into a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Colby jack cheeses on top of the casserole.
  5. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.
  6. Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes, then garnish with green onion tops before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving for a fresh meal.

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