Creamy Imitation Crab Casserole
This Creamy Imitation Crab Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and packed with savory crab flavor. It’s loaded with gooey cheese, fresh celery crunch, and a hint of tangy lemon and Worcestershire for balance. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's ideal for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz imitation crab meat flake or chunk
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ½ cup diced celery about 2 small stalks
- ¼ cup green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 oz softened cream cheese ¼ package
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, half of both cheeses, celery, white ends of green onions, sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and garlic salt.
- Stir well to combine.
- Spoon mixture into a greased 8×8 or round casserole dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Colby Jack cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/creamy-imitation-crab-casserole/
Notes
- You can prep the casserole a few hours ahead and keep it refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Swap in real crab meat if you want to elevate the flavor even more.