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A Twist on a Classic: Crab-Infused Green Bean Casserole

This year, give thanks to Dorcas Reilly, the genius behind America’s beloved green bean casserole. Inspired by his childhood holidays and a dash of creativity, Chadwick Boyd crafted three innovative takes on the classic recipe. One of these masterpieces combines the richness of lump crab meat with the warmth of Old Bay Seasoning, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese.

A Taste of Nostalgia

This Crab-Infused Green Bean Casserole is a love letter to traditional holiday gatherings. The addition of crab meat, tossed with Old Bay Seasoning, lemon juice, and grated parmesan, elevates the dish to new heights. To complete the flavor profile, the classic fried onion garnish gets an extra boost of Old Bay for added depth.

A Recipe Worth Doubling

Chadwick Boyd recommends doubling this recipe, as it’s sure to disappear quickly. If you’re looking for more inspiration, explore his Mushroom Puff Pastry Green Bean Casserole and Chili Garlic Green Bean Casserole recipes. Don’t forget to indulge in his Pumpkin Chai Slab Pie, paired perfectly with bourbon vanilla whipped cream.

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Crab-Infused Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Yields: 6 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 40 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 dash black pepper
• 16-20 ounces frozen and thawed green beans
• 1 1/3 cups fried onions
• 8 ounces lump crab meat
• 3 tablespoons finely diced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 3/4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning, divided
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, green beans, and 2/3 cup fried onions. Stir until well combined.
3. Spoon the mixture into a 9- x 9-inch casserole dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the crab meat, onion, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of Old Bay Seasoning until fully incorporated.
5. Spoon the crab mixture on top of the casserole and dot the top with pieces of butter.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbling, and the crab is golden brown.
7. In a small bowl, combine the remaining fried onions, vegetable oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning. Sprinkle on top of the casserole 2 minutes before it’s finished baking.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!