Golden Crab Puff

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, custardy casserole featuring tender crabmeat and sharp cheddar baked to a golden perfection.
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This Golden Crab Puff is a comforting, hearty dish that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant main course. The combination of sweet backfin crabmeat and sharp American cheese creates a luxurious flavor profile, while the egg and milk custard binds everything together with a silky texture. Cubed white bread soaks up the savory mixture, providing a soft, pudding-like consistency that sets beautifully in the oven. It’s an excellent choice for holiday dinners, potlucks, or a special weekend meal when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The subtle heat from dry mustard adds a nice depth, balancing the richness of the cheese and crab. Serve warm with a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying experience.

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Golden Crab Puff

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 1175.3

Description

This Golden Crab Puff is a comforting, hearty dish that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant main course. The combination of sweet backfin crabmeat and sharp American cheese creates a luxurious flavor profile, while the egg and milk custard binds everything together with a silky texture. Cubed white bread soaks up the savory mixture, providing a soft, pudding-like consistency that sets beautifully in the oven. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for holiday dinners, potlucks, or a special weekend meal when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The subtle heat from dry mustard adds a nice depth, balancing the richness of the cheese and crab. Serve warm with a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Remove crusts from the white bread slices and cut the bread into 1-inch cubes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and minced parsley until well combined.
  4. Gently fold the bread cubes, crabmeat, and shredded cheese into the egg mixture, ensuring the bread is evenly coated.
  5. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1175.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 81.8g126%
Saturated Fat 46.4g232%
Cholesterol 537.9mg180%
Sodium 3949.6mg165%
Total Carbohydrate 52.9g18%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 17.2g
Protein 54.9g110%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Substitution: You may substitute 2 cups of shrimp, or a combination of shrimp and crab totaling 2 cups, for the crabmeat.

Storage: Let cool completely before covering. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Keywords: crab, crabmeat, cheese, eggs, baking, casserole, custard, seafood, main course, holiday dinner, potluck, comfort food, bread pudding, cheddar, milk, parsley, mustard, golden, oven, shrimp substitute
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