Crab Imperial Casserole Recipe

Name: Crab Imperial Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, picked free of shells; 1/2 onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup celery, finely diced; 1/4 cup fennel, finely diced; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; cayenne, pinch; 10 Ritz crackers, crushed finely; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 cup cheddar cheese, blend shredded; paprika, pinch (smoked paprika if you have it)

Servings: persons

1 lb crabmeat, picked free of shells
1/2 onion, finely diced
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1/4 cup fennel, finely diced
3 tablespoons butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
cayenne, pinch
10 Ritz crackers, crushed finely
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 cup cheddar cheese, blend shredded
paprika, pinch (smoked paprika if you have it)

1
Saute onion, celery and fennel in 1 tbl. of butter until soft and translucent being careful not to brown much or burn, over med heat about 5 minute Add pinches of salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat. Add remaining butter and let melt in pan, set aside.
2
In medium bowl, whisk eggs with cream and mayo. Stir in next 6 ingredients through crackers.
3
Fold in onion mixture, gently fold in crabmeat, stir in sherry.
4
Pour into buttered casserole dish, preferably glass dish so you can monitor the browning on the sides, but any dish will do.
5
Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle with paprika. I used fresh parmesan on top of the cheddar blend for a slight crust.
6
Bake 20-30 minute at 400 degrees, or until lightly browned and bubbly. Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb crabmeat, picked free of shells, 1/2 onion, finely diced, 1/4 cup celery, finely diced, 1/4 cup fennel, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Crab Imperial Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Imperial Casserole

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