chinese buffet crab casserole

Name: Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 2 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon(s) milk; 1/2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; a dash(es) lemon juice (optional); 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon(s) fine pink himalayan salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup(s) celery, thinly sliced; 16 ounce(s) imitation crab meat; 1/4 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon(s) snipped chives for garnish (optional)

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Nov 3, 2025

This casserole is my version of one of my favorite choices at our local Chinese buffet. I know some people don't care for imitation crab, but if you do, I think you'll really like this casserole.

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Baked Chinese buffet crab casserole in an 8

prep time 40 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
a dash lemon juice (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon fine pink himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
16 ounces imitation crab meat
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 teaspoon snipped chives for garnish (optional)

How To Make chinese buffet crab casserole

Step 1

Gather and prep ingredients. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Step 3

Add sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, worcestershire sauce, a few drops of lemon juice (if using,) garlic, salt and sugar. Beat until fairly smooth.
Step 4

Stir in the green onions and celery; mix well.
Step 5

Stir in the imitation crab meat.
Step 6

Spread the mixture in an 8"x8" greased baking dish.
Step 7

Sprinkle top with cheeses.
Step 8

Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Step 9

Garnish with chives if desired. Serve hot or warm. Promptly cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Gently rewarm individual portions in microwave on half power.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 252kcal, carbohydrates: 17g, cholesterol: 49mg, fat: 16g, fiber: 1g, protein: 8g, saturated fat: 8g, sodium: 656mg, sugar: 5g, unsaturated fat: 9g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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