Best Philadelphia Crabmeat Spread Recipes

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CRAB SPREAD



Crab Spread image

My family has fond memories of traveling to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. After a 12-hour drive, we'd be welcomed in the door with this special seafood spread. -Barbara Biddle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups (8 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Paprika
Assorted crackers or vegetables

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. To serve chilled, cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika., To serve warm, spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CREAM CHEESE CRAB SPREAD WITH HOMEMADE CROSTINI



Cream Cheese Crab Spread with Homemade Crostini image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or cream cheese, softened
1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
4 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic
1 baguette, sliced into 18 rounds and toasted

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese and all but 1/2 cup of the crabmeat in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll into an 8-inch log and refrigerate until firmed up slightly, about 1 hour. Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup crabmeat until serving.
  • Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking.
  • Place the log on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over it, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl to serve on the side. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crabmeat on top and garnish with the chives. Rub the garlic onto one side of each slice of bread and arrange the bread on the serving platter.

HOT-CRAB AND PIMIENTO-CHEESE SPREAD



Hot-Crab and Pimiento-Cheese Spread image

Chock-full of crab and topped with chunks of rustic bread, this irresistible spread is substantial and hearty. Offer a knife for slathering it onto cut vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 ounces crab meat, picked over
1/4 cup chopped pimiento (from a 4-ounce jar)
1/4 cup sliced scallions (from about 3 scallions)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Hot sauce
1 1/2 cups torn rustic bread (from 1 loaf, crust trimmed)
Endive leaves, cucumber spears, and celery sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mash cream cheese in a bowl until very soft. Add cheddar and 1/2 cup mayonnaise and stir to combine. Stir in crab, pimiento, scallions, lemon juice, salt, and hot sauce to taste. Spoon mixture into two 14-ounce baking dishes, dividing evenly.
  • Stir together torn bread and remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Top spread with bread mixture, dividing evenly. Bake on a baking sheet until golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately with vegetables.

PHILADELPHIA® CRABMEAT SPREAD



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Ideal for impromptu guests, this layered appetizer of cream cheese, cocktail sauce and imitation crabmeat served with crackers is easy and elegant.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup KRAFT Cocktail Sauce
1 pkg. (8 oz.) imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese on serving plate.
  • Pour cocktail sauce over cream cheese; top with imitation crabmeat.
  • Serve with assorted crackers or cocktail rye bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g

PHILADELPHIA® HOT PEPPER SPREAD



PHILADELPHIA® Hot Pepper Spread image

Looking for a ridiculously quick appetizer spread? Top a softened brick of PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese with hot pepper jelly and green onions. (Done!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 10 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup hot pepper jelly
2 Tbsp. chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese on serving plate.
  • Top with jelly; sprinkle with onions.
  • Serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

CRAB SPREAD



Crab Spread image

Make and share this Crab Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BelindaGA

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 1/2 ounces top quality crabmeat (fresh, canned "or" frozen)
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small onion, grated
0.5 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Whip cream cheese with mixer.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise and onion; mix well.
  • Spread evenly on a serving platter.
  • Spread 1/2 bottle chili sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
  • Flake drained crabmeat over the top.
  • Sprinkle with dried parley flakes.
  • Serve with Frito scoops or with crackers as a spread.

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