Description
This Sushi Bake is a creamy, savory twist on a classic California roll—layered into a delicious casserole. It features seasoned sushi rice, a spicy crab and cream cheese filling, and a drizzle of spicy mayo and unagi sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp furikake seasoning
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 package (8 oz) imitation crab meat, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Unagi sauce (optional, for drizzle)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Roasted seaweed snacks or nori sheets, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and cook the sushi rice. While it cooks, microwave the vinegar, sugar, and salt together, then stir into the rice once it’s cooked.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and lime juice to make the spicy mayo.
- In another bowl, combine remaining mayo, cream cheese, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Fold in the shredded crab meat.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Lightly grease a 9×9” baking dish.
- Press the sushi rice into the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with furikake seasoning.
- Spread the crab mixture evenly over the rice and smooth the top.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, broiling at the end if desired for a golden top.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions.
- Serve warm with cucumber, avocado, and roasted seaweed snacks.
Notes
- Use real crab or cooked salmon for variation.
- Top with panko for a crunchy texture.
- Double the recipe and use a 9×13” pan for larger crowds.
- Add tobiko or masago for an authentic sushi flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
