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Apr 23, 2021 · Modified: Dec 12, 2024 by JCP

Crab Brunch Casserole Bake

Hey, y’all! Want to really impress your brunch guests? Serving seafood is a sure way to do so - and it couldn't be easier than my Crab Brunch Casserole Bake! Full of traditional seafood flavor + classic brunch elements, this will be one of your new favorite dishes. The best part? This recipe makes a serving size of 12 -- perfect for multiple guests and/or providing seconds!

Crab Brunch Casserole Bake
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Crab Brunch Casserole Bake

Crab Brunch Casserole Bake

Crab Brunch Casserole Bake

JC Phelps
Impress your brunch guests with this easy-to-make Crab Brunch Casserole Bake!
5 from 114 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 516 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Large Eggs
  • 4 English Muffins halved
  • 4 oz Lump Crab Meat drained
  • 1 c Monterey Jack shredded
  • 1 c Parmesan shredded
  • 1 c Gruyere shredded
  • 1 Yellow Pepper diced
  • 1 Red Pepper diced
  • 1 c Half-and-Half
  • 3 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • ½ Lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Minced Onion
  • Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Parsley to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish and preheat oven to 375F.
  • Mix together mayonnaise and dijon mustard. Split English Muffins in half. Spread mayo/dijon mixture onto the muffins + place them in the greased baking dish. Top with crab, Old Bay, and lemon juice.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, monterey jack, parmesan, gruyere, yellow pepper, red pepper, half-and-half, black pepper, minced onion, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt. Whisk until well-combined. If too thick, add half-and-half a little at a time.
  • Pour egg and cheese mixture over the English Muffins + crab and spread evenly. Top with extra monterey jack.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the casserole. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 32gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 296mgSodium: 1064mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1641IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 681mgIron: 2mg
Keyword brunch casserole, crab, crab brunch casserole bake
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Crab Brunch Casserole Bake

Crab Brunch Casserole Bake

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  1. BigMama says

    April 24, 2021 at 11:19 am

    I’m not quite certain you can call this a Crab Casserole with only 4 oz. of crab. I believe I would double or triple the crab.

    Reply
    • JCP says

      April 24, 2021 at 11:21 am

      You can absolutely double or triple the crab to your liking! I find crab to be very potent and rich (though I love it); the first time I made this recipe, I used 8 oz. and I found it too overpowering. I cut it in half and liked it much more. Hope you love it!

      Reply
  2. Mlanasa says

    April 25, 2021 at 7:37 am

    What part of receipe do you put eggs in

    Reply
    • JCP says

      April 26, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks for catching that -- in step 3! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Beverly says

    April 26, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    Add eggs in step 3?

    Reply
    • JCP says

      April 26, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      Yes, in step 3! I updated -- thanks for catching that! 🙂

      Hope you enjoy,
      JC

      Reply
  4. Diane says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:34 pm

    Can you make the night before and cook in morning?

    Reply
    • JCP says

      April 26, 2021 at 10:35 pm

      Diane -- you absolutely can! It would be fabulous to do so!

      Reply
      • CFr8 says

        October 30, 2023 at 9:23 am

        Can I freeze this a few days in advance? Or will it not turn out

      • JCP says

        October 30, 2023 at 11:17 pm

        Similar to a breakfast casserole, you could make this the night before and have it ready to go into the oven; that said, I wouldn't freeze it!

  5. donna says

    June 26, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    How would this be served at room temperature? Hoping to bake early in am due to heat and needing to cool down the kitchen?

    Reply
  6. Deb Kielty says

    April 17, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    Can this be made in individual gratin dishes or large ramekins?

    Reply
    • JCP says

      May 28, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      You absolutely could!!

      Reply
  7. sandi says

    November 05, 2023 at 5:24 am

    This recipe looks so delicious! I will be trying it very soon. I'm curious though, how do you get 12 servings with 6 English muffin halves, should they be cut in half also during the preparation?

    Reply
    • JCP says

      November 06, 2023 at 11:24 am

      Hi, Sandi! Great catch -- there was a typo in the recipe card. I appreciate you!

      Reply
  8. katie swanson says

    October 18, 2024 at 10:33 pm

    this is my first time fixing a dish with crab meat.
    i*m going to start with the cassarole with shrimp
    also. nice reciepts.

    Reply
  9. Leanne Morris says

    December 21, 2024 at 5:47 pm

    I was thinking of cutting the English muffins to make cutting/serving/eating easier. Have you tried that?

    Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    January 01, 2025 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for my family for New Year's Day brunch. They loved it! I made it the day before and used 2 cups of the Monterey jack cheese instead the guyrere cheese and doubled the crab.It came out wonderful!

    Reply
  11. SRG says

    February 16, 2025 at 1:08 pm

    Can leftovers be frozen? Has anyone tried freezing?

    Reply
  12. Donna says

    December 04, 2025 at 4:37 pm

    Do you think that this recipe would work if I substitute Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning for the Old Bay?

    Reply
    • JCP says

      December 07, 2025 at 1:18 pm

      Absolutely! I love Tony Chachere's and it would be delicious in this!

      Reply
  13. Michelle says

    December 18, 2025 at 4:20 pm

    Hi, I'm wondering if bagels could be used in place of english muffins?

    Reply
    • JCP says

      December 20, 2025 at 9:30 am

      Absolutely, I think that would be delicious!

      Reply

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