Description
Green Bean and Crab Classic Casserole is a delicious dish that combines fresh green beans and lump crab meat in a creamy sauce, topped with crunchy fried onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup French fried onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and the blanched green beans into the mixture, being careful not to break up the crab too much.
- Grease a medium-sized casserole dish with olive oil. Pour the mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the French fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole for added crunch and flavor.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Scoop portions onto plates and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Green Bean Crab Casserole, Casserole, Crab Dish