Ingredients
- 1 lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 3 cups day-old bread, cubed
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup chicken or seafood broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F / 190°C
- Butter a small baking dish or ramekins.
2️⃣ Prepare the stuffing base
- In a bowl, combine bread cubes, onion, garlic, herbs, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Add moisture
- Pour in melted butter and broth.
- Mix gently until bread is moist but not soggy.
4️⃣ Fold in crab
- Carefully fold in crab meat so it stays chunky.
- Add lemon juice if using.
5️⃣ Bake
- Pack lightly into the dish (don’t compress too much).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp on top.
6️⃣ Serve hot
- Spoon extra melted butter over the top if desired 🤭
✅ Why It’s So Addictive
- Buttery ✔️
- Savory ✔️
- Soft inside, crispy on top ✔️
- Pure comfort food ✔️