Chinese Buffet Crab Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 6 ounces lump crab meat or imitation crab meat
• 2 cups raw cabbage, finely shredded (about 1/4 head)
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stalk) celery thinly sliced
• 1/8 cup finely diced cup green bell peppers
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• pinch salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. In medium bowl combine 1 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese with remaining ingredients.
2. Pour casserole into a greased 9”x9” baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and cheese is completely melted. Serve with bread, crackers, or over rice.