Crab Casserole for Two for #SundaySupper

What do you think of when you hear the word casserole? For me it brings up memories of the first meal I was responsible for cooking when I was a kid. I remember that chicken noodle casserole so well. It had instant milk, instant broth, and I’m pretty sure if there was such a thing as instant chicken it would have been in there too (almost, it called for canned chicken). Put it all in the dish, sprinkle it with canned parmesan, and bake. It is something I am absolutely certain I would never make again. That is not the case with this Crab Casserole for Two.

Casseroles were very popular years ago. Or should I say decades ago? I recall potlucks back in the 70’s and 80’s were tables lined from one end to the other with them. Everyone had their favorite. I can’t tell you how many casserole dishes I received as wedding gifts. I still have a lot of those dishes today. My collection keeps growing. The dish I baked the crab casserole for two in is one I purchased recently. The dishes may be labeled with other names like gratin or baker however they are basically the same thing.

Crab is a very special treat. The price alone keeps it from being a regular item on the grocery list. It is splurge-worthy though. Every now and then I get a hankering for it and usually wind up making crab cakes. Even those usually call for a pound of crab and that gets in the way of making it for just the two of us. It is the reason I was hooked the moment I ran across a recipe for a casserole for two. It has all the factors of crab cakes I like (breading and lots of crab) along with the ease of baking it in one dish.

How is the crab casserole? It is chock full of crab and held together with breadcrumbs, butter, cream, egg, and light seasoning. It is not a creamy-like casserole. It is like a big crab cake in a way. The only real difference is extra breading on top. There isn’t any need to serve it with bread because there is plenty inside. A simple green salad with it would be a lovely meal for a special evening.

Do you enjoy casseroles? If so, it is your lucky day. Scroll down to find a list of recipes by my fellow Sunday Supper bloggers. This week our theme is captivating casseroles and I can already spot some that captivated me just by the title. I’m looking forward to checking out each one. Thanks to Alice of A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen for hosting. Oh, and to end a meal for two you need a dessert for two so take a look at Baked Custard.

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Crab Casserole for Two

This crab casserole for two is a wonderful meal for a special occasion. It is loaded with crab, topped with breadcrumbs, and lightly seasoned.

Course Casserole

Cuisine American Southern

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Author Renee

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter divided
• 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs divided
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of fresh ground pepper
• 8 ounces cooked crabmeat

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or butter a 1-quart casserole dish.
2. Whisk together egg, parsley, mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and half-and-half. Cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from heat and add egg mixture, stirring rapidly while adding so the egg is incorporated in without cooking/scrambling in the pan.
5. Stir in crabmeat. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish and spread evenly in the dish.
6. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and stir in remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly over casserole.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.

Recipe Notes

This crab casserole for two is a wonderful meal for a special occasion. It is loaded with crab, topped with breadcrumbs, and lightly seasoned.

Recipe adapted from one in the Southern Living Cookbook For Two published in 1981 (no longer in print).

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