Description
Quick and Easy Sushi Bake is a deconstructed sushi roll layered in a casserole — featuring seasoned rice, creamy crab mix, and savory toppings, baked to perfection. It’s a fun, family-friendly dish that delivers all the sushi flavors without the rolling!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups imitation crab meat or cooked shredded crab
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional for spice)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed), crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayo (Kewpie) for topping
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Additional nori sheets or cucumber slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir into the warm cooked rice and mix until evenly seasoned. Press rice evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, sriracha, cream cheese, and soy sauce. Mix until creamy and well-blended.
- Spread the crab mixture evenly over the rice layer.
- Top with crumbled nori and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with Japanese mayo and sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve warm with additional nori sheets or cucumber slices to scoop up the bake.
Notes
- Use real crab or shrimp for a more elevated version.
- For a spicier version, add extra sriracha or a drizzle of chili oil before baking.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Perfect for potlucks and gatherings — serves easily with a spoon.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion