Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Easy Crab Rangoon Casserole, a delightful twist on the classic appetizer that transforms it into a warm and comforting dish. Packed with layers of imitation crab and decadent cream cheese, this casserole is perfect for potlucks or family dinners. In just 40 minutes, you can serve a crowd-pleasing meal that appeals to all ages. Its rich flavors and satisfying texture will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 30 ounces imitation crab
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces cooked egg noodles or penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons flour (for sauce)
- 3 cups milk (for sauce)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 3 tablespoons butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, imitation crab, green onion, garlic, and salt; mix until well combined.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter, whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes; slowly add milk while stirring until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking pan, layer half of the noodles, half of the filling mixture, and half of the sauce. Repeat layers.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes. Combine topping ingredients in a bowl; sprinkle over casserole and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg