Imitation Crab Casserole with Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups chopped onions
• 0.5 cups chopped celery
• 1 pound imitation crabmeat
• 1 , 10.5 ounce
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 teaspoons seafood seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.13 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 0.25 cups salted butter , melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in onions and celery. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened and are beginning to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add crab, condensed soup, water, parsley, seafood seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper; mix to combine. Heat until almost bubbling, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and blend in Cheddar cheese until melted. Transfer to a 9-inch square casserole dish.

5. 5

   Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl with a fork until combined. Spread over the casserole.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.