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Crab Cake Casserole

Servings

2

Serving size

about 2 cups
COOKING TIME
45 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.

Serve with Roasted Potatoes or Rosemary Potatoes or Roasted Mixed Potatoes

Serve with Rosemary Potatoes

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Crab Cake Casserole

Ingredients

2 tsp. Olive oil
1 medium (2-1/2 inch dia) White onions (finely diced)
2 Medium stalk Celery, raw (finely diced)
1 Medium Green bell peppers (finely diced)
2 Tbsp. All purpose flour or garbanzo flour (or 3 Tbsp. garbanzo flour)
1 cup 2% milk
1 Tbsp. Fresh oregano
8 ounce Crabmeat
4 Tbsp. Panko (or gluten-free panko)
1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Place a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the celery and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the flour and stir well to incorporate. Cook for about 2 minutes.

Slowly add the milk, stirring continuously, and then fold in the crabmeat and oregano.

Fold gently while cooking. As the sauce begins to thicken, lower the heat to low.

Place the panko in a small bowl with the parmesan. Fold together until well blended.

Divide the crab mixture between two ovenproof bowls.

Top with the panko breadcrumbs.

Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Set the oven to broil, then broil for 2 to 4 minutes until the breadcrumbs are toasty brown.

Serve.

Serve this recipe with one of these Breakfast side dishes.

Rosemary Potatoes

Preheat oven to 325° F. Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-high. Simmer for 10 minutes and remove. Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly before cutting them into quarters. Place potatoes…

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Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Roasted Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400° F. Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-high. Simmer for 10 minutes and remove. Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly. Place potatoes in a roasting pan large…

Rosemary Potatoes

Preheat oven to 325° F. Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-high. Simmer for 10 minutes and remove. Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly before cutting them into quarters. Place potatoes…

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use 3 Tbsp. garbanzo flour in place of the all-purpose flour and gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. Do NOT use artificial crab as most contain wheat protein.

Sodium

This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

As I was working with panko for another recipe I remembered how much I love using them. This recipe is not crab cakes but it has the same flavors: crab, celery, peppers, and herb. You can add other flavors to your liking, such as a couple of teaspoons of Dijon mustard, some hot sauce, or red instead of green pepper. It has the great flavor of crab cakes without as much fuss and the panko gives it a nice crunchy texture.

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