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Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole

Creamy Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole You’ll Crave Tonight

A delicious Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole that combines imitation crab, creamy cheeses, and flavorful ingredients for a comforting dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 16 oz Imitation Crab Meat or substitute with real crab or shrimp
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese shredded
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 4 oz Green Onions both white and green parts
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup Sour Cream full-fat recommended
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise low-fat optional
For Flavor
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt or substitute with fresh garlic

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Casserole Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the imitation crab meat, half of the mozzarella, half of the colby jack cheese, diced celery, sour cream, the white parts of the green onions, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and garlic salt. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Lightly grease an 8x8 or round casserole dish and spoon the crab mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and colby jack cheese evenly over the top of your casserole mixture.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with different vegetables or use quality crab for best results. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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