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Easy California Roll Style Sushi Bake

A close-up of a square serving of baked rice topped with creamy, browned crab mixture, sprinkled with furikake for the perfect sushi bake.
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Make the viral sushi bake casserole with all the flavors of a California roll. This warm, creamy dish is simple to prepare and perfect for parties or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces imitation crab meat, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional topping)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional topping)
  • Furikake seasoning, for topping
  • Nori sheets, cut into strips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Press this seasoned rice mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, softened cream cheese, and soy sauce. Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
  4. Spread the crab mixture evenly over the layer of seasoned rice in the baking dish.
  5. If using, mix the panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top layer.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden and the casserole is heated through.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with Furikake seasoning.
  8. Let the sushi bake cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with strips of nori sheets for scooping.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can mix a small amount of unagi sauce into the crab topping.
  • If you prefer a spicier topping, increase the amount of Sriracha or add a dash of chili oil.
  • You can use cooked, flaked salmon instead of imitation crab for a Salmon Sushi Bake variation.

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