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

Crab Brunch Casserole Bake
Impress your brunch guests with this easy-to-make Crab Brunch Casserole Bake!
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
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BigMama says
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.
JCP says
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!
Mlanasa says
What part of receipe do you put eggs in
JCP says
Thanks for catching that -- in step 3! 🙂
Beverly says
Add eggs in step 3?
JCP says
Yes, in step 3! I updated -- thanks for catching that! 🙂
Hope you enjoy,
JC
Diane says
Can you make the night before and cook in morning?
JCP says
Diane -- you absolutely can! It would be fabulous to do so!
CFr8 says
Can I freeze this a few days in advance? Or will it not turn out
JCP says
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!
donna says
How would this be served at room temperature? Hoping to bake early in am due to heat and needing to cool down the kitchen?
Deb Kielty says
Can this be made in individual gratin dishes or large ramekins?
JCP says
You absolutely could!!
sandi says
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?
JCP says
Hi, Sandi! Great catch -- there was a typo in the recipe card. I appreciate you!
katie swanson says
this is my first time fixing a dish with crab meat.
i*m going to start with the cassarole with shrimp
also. nice reciepts.
Leanne Morris says
I was thinking of cutting the English muffins to make cutting/serving/eating easier. Have you tried that?
Jennifer says
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!
SRG says
Can leftovers be frozen? Has anyone tried freezing?
Donna says
Do you think that this recipe would work if I substitute Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning for the Old Bay?
JCP says
Absolutely! I love Tony Chachere's and it would be delicious in this!
Michelle says
Hi, I'm wondering if bagels could be used in place of english muffins?
JCP says
Absolutely, I think that would be delicious!