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Easy California Roll Sushi Bake: Viral Comfort Food Casserole

A square slice of baked sushi on a white plate, featuring a thick rice base and creamy topping sprinkled with furikake and green onions.
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Make the viral sushi bake, a deconstructed California roll casserole. This easy recipe layers seasoned sushi rice, creamy imitation crab, spicy mayo, and furikake for a simple, shareable dish perfect for potlucks or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked and seasoned sushi rice
  • 8 ounces imitation crab (kani), shredded
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions, divided
  • 1/4 cup Furikake seasoning
  • Optional: Unagi sauce or extra spicy mayo for drizzling
  • Optional: Nori sheets for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the sushi rice according to package directions. Once cooked, gently mix in the rice vinegar and salt while the rice is still warm. Spread the seasoned rice evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, mayonnaise, Sriracha, softened cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon of the green onions. Mix until the topping is fully combined and creamy.
  4. Spread the creamy crab mixture evenly over the layer of sushi rice in the baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the Furikake seasoning evenly over the crab layer.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is heated through and slightly golden at the edges.
  7. For extra color, switch the oven to broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with the remaining green onions and drizzle with optional unagi sauce or extra spicy mayo.
  9. Serve warm, scooping portions directly from the dish, often accompanied by sheets of nori for wrapping.

Notes

  • To make this a Salmon Sushi Bake, substitute the imitation crab with 8 ounces of cooked, flaked salmon mixed into the creamy topping.
  • For a richer flavor, use Kewpie mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise in the topping mixture.
  • If you do not have Furikake, you can use toasted sesame seeds mixed with a pinch of dried seaweed flakes as a substitute topping.

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