Best Party Crab Dip Recipes

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PARTY CRAB DIP



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Nothing shaves time from party preparations like a no-fuss appetizer. Kimberly McGuire's rich and flavorful seafood spread is the perfect example. The Dunlap, Illinois reader suggests serving it with crackers or toasted bread rounds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seafood seasoning or paprika, optional
Crackers and/or raw vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cornstarch and the wine or broth until smooth. Add cream cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45-75 seconds longer or until smooth and slightly thickened., Stir in the crab, cream, parsley and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Add cheddar cheese; heat 45-60 seconds longer. Stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BAKED CRAB PARTY DIP



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Want to impress your guests? Then you have to serve them this easy to make hot crab dip. It does indeed smell and taste luscious. The warm, creamy crab dip pairs well with the pumpernickel bread. We also served it with pita chips. Yum!

Provided by Leslie Coleman

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

14 oz crab meat, scallops and/or shrimp - any combination
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 c mayonnaise
1 c Parmesan cheese
1 c onion flakes, dehydrated
3 Tbsp parsley flakes
6 clove garlic, freshly minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Old Bay seasoning
1 large unsliced pumpernickel bread
scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, dried onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, and lemon juice.
  • 2. Chop imitation crab meat and stir into cream cheese mixture.
  • 3. Empty mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. (I use a white souffle baking dish.)
  • 4. Sprinkle top with more parsley and Old Bay Seasoning (or cayenne pepper).
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and lightly browned (about 20-25 min).
  • 6. Tear pumpernickel bread into large bite-size chunks. Garnish with chopped fresh green scallions.
  • 7. Serving Suggestion: Place crab baking dish in the center of a serving plate, surrounded by the chunks of fresh pumpernickel bread. Sprinkle garlic salt over pumpernickel chunks, if desired.

PARTY CRAB DIP



Party Crab Dip image

Whip up a batch of everyone's favorite party dip! Enjoy the creamy taste loaded with crabmeat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons white wine Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry or apple juice
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed
Assorted crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic salt and Worcestershire sauce in 1- to 3-quart slow cooker, using fork. Gently mix in sherry, onions and crabmeat.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of dip from scorching. Serve with crackers or vegetables. Dip will hold on low heat setting up to 4 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Sodium 180 mg

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