Imitation Crab Casserole with Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crab, this easy casserole is inexpensive to make thanks to condensed soup and imitation crab.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 352 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound imitation crabmeat
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped celery
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup salted butter, melted
• 0.5 cup chopped onions
• 0.25 teaspoon seafood seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in onions and celery. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened and are beginning to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add crab, condensed soup, water, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; mix to combine. Heat until almost bubbling, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from the heat and blend in Cheddar cheese until melted. Transfer to a 9-inch square casserole dish.

Step 5

Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl with a fork until combined. Spread over the casserole.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.