Imitation Crab Casserole with Cheese
Description
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crab, this easy casserole is inexpensive to make thanks to condensed soup and imitation crab.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1/2 cup chopped onions
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1 pound imitation crabmeat
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1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
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1/2 cup water
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 cup dry bread crumbs
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1/4 cup salted butter, melted
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
3
Add crab, condensed soup, water, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; mix to combine. Heat until almost bubbling, about 5 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and blend in Cheddar cheese until melted. Transfer to a 9-inch square casserole dish.
5
Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl with a fork until combined. Spread over the casserole.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.