Best 7 Crab Spinach Egg Casserole Recipes

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## Crab Spinach Egg Casserole: A Delightful Fusion of Flavors and Textures

Indulge in the culinary masterpiece that is crab spinach egg casserole, a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This exceptional casserole features succulent crab meat, vibrant spinach, and creamy eggs, all enveloped in a velvety sauce. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, from the briny sweetness of the crab to the earthy notes of the spinach, complemented by the richness of the eggs and the subtle tang of the sauce. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or an elegant dinner, and is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new culinary adventure, this crab spinach egg casserole is guaranteed to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

### Recipes Included:

1. **Classic Crab Spinach Egg Casserole:** This timeless recipe forms the foundation of the dish, combining crab meat, spinach, eggs, and a creamy sauce for a classic casserole experience.

2. **Cheesy Crab Spinach Egg Casserole:** For those who love cheesy goodness, this variation incorporates a blend of cheeses, adding an extra layer of flavor and richness to the casserole.

3. **Crab Spinach Egg Casserole with Roasted Red Peppers:** This recipe adds a vibrant twist with the inclusion of roasted red peppers, lending a smoky sweetness and a pop of color.

4. **Crab Spinach Egg Casserole with Corn and Black Beans:** This Southwestern-inspired variation incorporates corn and black beans, creating a casserole with a medley of textures and a hint of spice.

5. **Crab Spinach Egg Casserole with Mushrooms:** Mushroom lovers will delight in this recipe, which features sautéed mushrooms that add an earthy depth of flavor to the casserole.

With its versatility and endless flavor combinations, the crab spinach egg casserole is a dish that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you choose to stick to the classic recipe or explore the creative variations, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB-SPINACH EGG CASSEROLE



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I've developed a strong interest in cooking over the years. As a matter of fact, I came up with this casserole as a special breakfast for our daughter when she was home for a visit. -Steve Heaton, Deltona, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs and cream. Stir in the crab, spinach, bread crumbs, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg; set aside. In a skillet, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add to the spinach mixture., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CRAB AND SPINACH QUICHE



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When I hosted a Christmas cookie exchange several years ago, I served this quiche as an appetizer. You can also cut it into wedges to serve as main dish for breakfast or brunch.-Arliene Hillinger, Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 unbaked pastry shells (9 inches each)
5 large eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss Cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 to 8 ounces canned or frozen crabmeat, thawed, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained

Steps:

  • Line each unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer., In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg; set aside. Combine cheeses and flour; add to egg mixture. Stir in crab and spinach. Pour into pastry shells., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PAULA DEEN'S CRAB AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Try Paula Deen's version of crab and spinach casserole.

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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 package of frozen leaf spinach (thawed and drained)
1/2 c. or 1 stick of butter
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp. grated yellow onion
c. all-purpose flour
3 c. whole milk
1 c. Grated swiss cheese
1 c. half-and-half
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
pinch of garlic powder
dash of freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 lb. fresh crabmeat
1 c. fresh breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish or eight ovenproof individual ramekins.
  • In a 12" skillet over medium heat, sauté the spinach in 2 tblsp of the butter with the garlic and onion for 3 minutes. Drain the spinach mixture and chop finely. Transfer the spinach into the baking dish.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp of the butter. Stir in the flour and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to low and gradually add the milk, stirring constantly with a spoon until smooth and thickened; this should take 8 to 10 minutes. Once the sauce is thickened, add the cheese, half and half, lemon juice, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and cayenne. Cook over low heat until thickened again, about 10 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and carefully fold in the crabmeat.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the spinach. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and dot with the remaining 2 tblsp butter (you may need more bread crumbs if you're preparing individual servings).
  • Broil about 5 minutes, until browned.
  • Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

CRAB-SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Crab-Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, lightly crushed
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, lightly crushed
1/4 cup grated onion
1 cup sliced cleaned fresh mushrooms (sauteed in 1 Tsp extra virgin olive oil) or 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups milk
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 (6 ounce) package frozen crabmeat, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded swiss cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese, more to taste

Steps:

  • Spread spinach in bottom of a well buttered square 8" baking dish.
  • Combine mayonnaise, flour, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, rosemary and thyme in a medium saucepan.
  • Add onion and mushrooms, and cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring frequently.
  • Gradually add milk, and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in eggs.
  • Pour into baking dish.
  • Top with crab and cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.7, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 184.9, Sodium 914.2, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 29.3

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM EGG CASSEROLE



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A nice meatless breakfast or brunch main course.

Provided by Karen Hibbert

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon butter
10 eggs
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup butter, melted
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup melted butter, flour, spinach, mushrooms, baking powder, and salt; mix. Pour egg mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 322.6 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 1066.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CRAB AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Crab and Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta (twist)
1 (1 7/8 ounce) package knorr leek soup mix
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chunks
2 cups baby spinach leaves, firmly packed and stems removed
1/2 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix the soup mix and milk.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • In a mixing bowl, add pasta, crabmeat and spinach.
  • Add soup mixture; gently stir to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to a 8-inch baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees, for 20 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 742.2, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 20.9

CRAB & SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Crab & Spinach Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by D-SOLO

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) can crabmeat
2 cups of uncooked gernelli pasta (twist)
1 (1 7/8 ounce) package leek soup mix
2 cups milk
2 cups baby spinach leaves, stems removed
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 garlic clove, cut up in fine pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole or square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, mix soup mix and milk in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Cut up garlic clove (my personal ingrediant) and place in a medium size bowl.
  • Wash and drain spinach and place in same bowl.
  • Mix pasta and crab claw meat (my personal choice instead of imitation crabmeat) with items in bowl.
  • Pour soup mixture over pasta mixture; stir gently to mix.
  • Pour entire mixture in casserole and spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered about 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.6, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 1331.7, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 24.8

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • If you don't have any heavy cream on hand, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it the night before and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, bake it according to the recipe instructions.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of toast or a salad.

Conclusion:

Crab spinach egg casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender crab meat, and vibrant spinach, this casserole is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying breakfast or brunch recipe, give crab spinach egg casserole a try.

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