4-ingredient Crab Meat Bake
This dish is the kind of practical little luxury that makes a weekend feel special without turning the kitchen upside down. My dad used to make something similar on spring weekends when the weather was just warming, and it always felt like we were splurging on a restaurant-style treat. Rich, creamy, and savory, with sweet crab tucked under a bubbling golden blanket of cheese—it’s indulgent yet simple, ready in one baking dish with only four ingredients.
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4-ingredient Crab Meat Bake
Ingredients (Serves 4)
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lump crab meat, picked over | 1 lb |
| Full-fat mayonnaise | 1 cup |
| Old Bay or seafood seasoning | 1 tbsp |
| Shredded white cheese (mozzarella or Monterey Jack), divided | 1 ½ cups |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish or four small individual dishes.
- Mix mayonnaise and seasoning until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup shredded cheese to make a creamy base.
- Gently fold in crab meat, keeping lumps intact.
- Spoon mixture into dish(es), smooth the top, and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until bubbling and lightly golden. For a deeper crust, broil 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving. Scoop straight from the dish and enjoy the rich, bubbling, restaurant-style feel at home.
