When you’re entertaining seafood lovers, you can’t go wrong with this delightful main course. It has such rich flavor! The spinach and golden crumb topping make the casserole look very attractive. -Cheryl Maczko Arthurdale, West Virginia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1487158,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304328,307050,304292,304338,307049,306848,304268,304350,324623],"categories-v2":[308984,310090,308305,308992,310085,309603,259483,309001,309177],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Oysters Rockefeller","post_link":"\/recipes\/oysters-rockefeller\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Oysters-Rockefeller_EXPS_TOHFM25_38047_P2_MD_01_04_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/pasta-crab-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EXPS_TOHD24_15484_JuliaHartbeck.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Appetizers","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-phyllo-cups\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Crab-Appetizers_EXPS_TOHD24_163046_IsabellaCassini_9.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chesapeake Crab Dip","post_link":"\/recipes\/chesapeake-crab-dip\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Chesapeake-Crab-Dip_exps93994_BAFTB2307047A01_19_11b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Mac and Cheese","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-macaroni-casserole\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EXPS_TOHD24_49806_EricKleinberg_8.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-pasta-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps15045_C10180C51C.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Couscous Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-couscous-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps25732_WNC62337D219.jpg"},{"post_title":"Tomatoes Rockefeller","post_link":"\/recipes\/tomatoes-rockefeller\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps33160_LT1191214D17A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Deb's Oysters Rockefeller","post_link":"\/recipes\/deb-s-oysters-rockefeller\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Deb-s-Oysters-Rockefeller_exps132733_THCA2449046A10_31_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Creamy Crab Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/creamy-crab-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps16761_CB7477C201.jpg"},{"post_title":"Deviled Crab","post_link":"\/recipes\/deviled-crab\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Deviled-Crab_EXPS_TOHDJ23_46854_P2_MD_07_13_7b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Louis","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-louis\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps40319_CFT1437887D23A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Cakes","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-cakes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19824_LT10290D43.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Bisque","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-bisque\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Butterflied Shrimp Rockefeller","post_link":"\/recipes\/butterflied-shrimp-rockefeller\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Butterflied-Shrimp-Rockefeller_exps50410_CWCA2230450C11_12_4bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Cake Sandwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-cake-sandwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps19647_QC10254D21A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Salad Supreme","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-salad-supreme\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps3192_coujj92p49atran.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Melt Sandwiches","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-melt-sandwiches\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Crab Potato Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/crab-potato-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/300x300\/exps22833_TH10523D41A.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/crab-rockefeller\/","name":"Crab Rockefeller","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2022-10-02","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT15M","totalTime":"PT30M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps22833_TH10523D41A.jpg","height":300,"width":300},"recipeCategory":["Dinner"],"description":"When you're entertaining seafood lovers, you can't go wrong with this delightful main course. 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Excellent recipe! I used a can of chopped spinach and half a jar of Alfredo sauce. Turned out very well!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Butcher2boy"},"reviewBody":"Maybe crab wasn't leagenders liking, but we LOVED it. I actually doubled the crab because \"I had it on hand\". I think this would make a wonderful hot dip with crostini. It needed a couple of shots of Tabasco too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lshaw"},"reviewBody":"I don't know why the rating of this dish is lower than many others! This is one of my all-time favorite casserole dishes from \"Taste Recipes\" magazine, bar none!!. Hubby loves it too and he is not one to appreciate an over-abundance of casserole-type meals. For the original number of servings, I DO increase the number of cans to 3. I buy lump crabmeat and am very careful to gently mix it in the mixture so the lumps will remain intact as much as possible. I also add a wee bit more salt than what is called for and a tiny bit of cayenne (1\/8 tsp.) These flavorings are personal and not required for every diner. I also think shredded parmesan is better than the grated type any day, so I use that.I would personally NEVER add pasta to this dish. When done right, it's very rich-tasting as is and low-carb!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-03-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"leagenders"},"reviewBody":"I was absolutely disappointed by this recipe.#1 - This is not a main course. More like a dip, a side dish at best#2 - It did not taste very good. It was bland and boring. The bread crumbs were a weird gross addition. The dish looked like spinach dip but did not come out near as good. I felt like I wasted my time and money.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maggieaw"},"reviewBody":"I can appreciate what the other reviewer has posted. This dish is similar to a scalloped or creamed spinach dish. It would be a great dish to serve with your leftover rice or pasta.I had to make this one because it has my two favorites and staples in my diet in it- spinach and crab (although I enjoy the fake crab).I noticed it didnt have any seasonings listed so I salted and peppered and added nutmeg to my spinach before combining with the white sauce and cheese. Oh the other substitution I made is the addition of goat cheese instead of the parmesan. I also added some garlic powder to the bread crumbs and butter. Quite nice but I do enjoy creamed spinach.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wrenjen523"},"reviewBody":"I appreciate the other reviews, and as a result modified the recipe. 1. I used whole milk (its what I have) 2. I used cream cheese instead of parmesan cheese then mixed the parmesan in with the crust, and added lemon pepper and salt. I wanted to add old bay but I didn't have any. If I make it again I'll up the amount of crab and make a baked pasta dish out of it. Then it will be a good substantial meal. Very easy to whip up however, and one pot and a couple of dishes cause I forgot to thaw the spinach in the morning.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"22833","romance_copy_dek":"When you're entertaining seafood lovers, you can't go wrong with this delightful main course. It has such rich flavor! 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I don't know why the rating of this dish is lower than many others! This is one of my all-time favorite casserole dishes from "Taste Recipes" magazine, bar none!!. Hubby loves it too and he is not one to appreciate an over-abundance of casserole-type meals. For the original number of servings, I DO increase the number of cans to 3. I buy lump crabmeat and am very careful to gently mix it in the mixture so the lumps will remain intact as much as possible. I also add a wee bit more salt than what is called for and a tiny bit of cayenne (1\/8 tsp.) These flavorings are personal and not required for every diner. I also think shredded parmesan is better than the grated type any day, so I use that.<\/p>
I would personally NEVER add pasta to this dish. When done right, it's very rich-tasting as is and low-carb!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"10\/10\/2014 20:26","GUID":"b5434e61f5fb47a09da8fa2729ce240b","MemberId":6993142,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lshaw@scsk12.org","SubmittedDate":"10\/10\/2014 20:26"},{"Comment":"
I appreciate the other reviews, and as a result modified the recipe. 1. I used whole milk (its what I have) 2. I used cream cheese instead of parmesan cheese then mixed the parmesan in with the crust, and added lemon pepper and salt. I wanted to add old bay but I didn't have any. If I make it again I'll up the amount of crab and make a baked pasta dish out of it. Then it will be a good substantial meal. Very easy to whip up however, and one pot and a couple of dishes cause I forgot to thaw the spinach in the morning.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"8506e09a237c4605a27500f8a555fbdd","MemberId":7407554,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"wrenjen523","SubmittedDate":"03\/28\/2014 21:04"},{"Comment":"
I can appreciate what the other reviewer has posted. This dish is similar to a scalloped or creamed spinach dish. It would be a great dish to serve with your leftover rice or pasta.<\/p>
I had to make this one because it has my two favorites and staples in my diet in it- spinach and crab (although I enjoy the fake crab).<\/p>
I noticed it didnt have any seasonings listed so I salted and peppered and added nutmeg to my spinach before combining with the white sauce and cheese. Oh the other substitution I made is the addition of goat cheese instead of the parmesan. I also added some garlic powder to the bread crumbs and butter. Quite nice but I do enjoy creamed spinach.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2010 16:05","GUID":"7b8447ffdd49487092afb0c98c017e31","MemberId":4163584,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"maggieaw","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2010 16:05"},{"Comment":"
I was absolutely disappointed by this recipe.<\/p>
#1 - This is not a main course. More like a dip, a side dish at best<\/p>
#2 - It did not taste very good. It was bland and boring. The bread crumbs were a weird gross addition. The dish looked like spinach dip but did not come out near as good. I felt like I wasted my time and money.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/21\/2009 00:36","GUID":"5f00e20ca05d41688bfcd94cfda8a4bd","MemberId":3196820,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"leagenders","SubmittedDate":"03\/21\/2009 00:34"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/19\/2009 19:40","GUID":"9f1c810c5a87457f861e0566f9acfa15","MemberId":1662402,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"leaseligman","SubmittedDate":"03\/19\/2009 19:40"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Crab Rockefeller"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n