Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole
This rich and cheesy imitation crab casserole offers a flavorful blend of cream cheese, Swiss, and cheddar cheeses, perfect for gatherings and inspired by Chinese buffet favorites.
Equipment
- 1 oven adjusted to center rack position
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 Cutting board & knife
- 1 measuring cups & spoons
- 1 2-quart casserole dish
Ingredients
- 8 ounces imitation crab flake style
- 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons green onions diced (optional)
- 1 medium Vidalia onion sliced into 1/4-inch rings and halved
Instructions
- Gently pull apart the flake-style imitation crab meat.
- Grate the Swiss and cheddar cheese using a food processor and set aside any extra cheese refrigerated.
- Slice the Vidalia onion into 1/4-inch rings and then halve each ring.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, onions, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream at room temperature.
- Sprinkle in the Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and shredded Swiss cheese, then mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish and evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes on the center rack.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with diced green onions if using, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use extra cheddar or Swiss cheese for a cheesier casserole.
- Can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Green onions are optional but add a fresh flavor.
- Nutritional values may vary based on ingredient brands and quantities.