Crab Cream Cheese Breakfast Bake Recipe

Indulge in this luxurious Crab Cream Cheese Breakfast Bake! Inspired by a charming bed and breakfast, this recipe is easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices. Fluffy, cheesy, and bursting with crab flavor, it's the perfect weekend brunch or special occasion treat. Ina Garten-approved technique ensures perfectly creamy results – simply leave the cream cheese and eggs out overnight for optimal texture (butter is optional!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 354.4 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crab Cream Cheese Breakfast Bake

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How to Make Crab Cream Cheese Breakfast Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese (8 ounces), eggs (2 large), milk (1/2 cup), and mayonnaise (1/4 cup).
  3. Stir in crab meat (1 pound), salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) and your choice of herbs and spices (e.g., Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon).
  4. Pour mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until set and lightly golden brown. Watch carefully towards the end to prevent over-browning.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

77g

Carbs

1g

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