Golden Crab Puff

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.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 10

Calories: 1175.3

Dietary: Gluten-free

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

10 Slices White bread
1 pound Backfin crabmeat
6 Eggs
3 cup Milk
2 tablespoon Minced parsley
3/4 teaspoon Dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Salt
8 ounce Shredded sharp American cheese

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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