Creamy Eggplant and Crab Casserole
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A unique and savory casserole featuring mashed eggplant and crabmeat baked in a rich, creamy shrimp and cheddar cheese sauce. Topped with crushed croutons, this golden-brown dish makes a comforting and flavorful entree.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 50 mins | 10 mins | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 3-quart saucepan
- Casserole dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 medium | Eggplant | Peel and cubed |
| 1 1/2 Cups | Water | Divided for soaking and boiling |
| 1/3 Cup | Onion | Chopped |
| 1/2 Cup | Celery | Chopped |
| 1 can (10.5 oz) | Shrimp Soup | Cream of shrimp |
| 1/2 Cup | Milk | Room temperature |
| 1/3 Cup | Bell Pepper | Chopped |
| 1/2 Cup | Cheddar Cheese | Grated |
| 1/2 Cup | Croutons | Crushed |
| 1 tsp | Salt | Standard |
| 6 sticks | Imitation Crab Sticks | Or 2 small cans of crabmeat, drained |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Boil
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a casserole dish.
- Peel and cube the Eggplant. Place it in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to prevent browning.
- Drain the Eggplant. In a saucepan, combine the cubed Eggplant, chopped Onion, and Celery with 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Drain all water very well.
Step 2: Mix and Bake
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked vegetable mixture.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the Shrimp Soup and Milk together until smooth, then pour this into the mashed eggplant mixture.
- Stir in the chopped Bell Pepper, grated Cheddar Cheese, crushed Croutons, and Salt until fully combined.
- Slice the Imitation Crab Sticks into 1/2-inch pieces (or drain the canned Crabmeat) and gently fold them into the mixture.
- Pour the entire mixture into the greased casserole dish and bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and slightly golden brown.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole up to a day in advance, cover tightly, and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
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