CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIP

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Many of the Maryland Green School students work to improve the health of our local treasure, the Chesapeake Bay. Crab stars in this creamy dip that highlights the importance of their efforts. -Carol Brzezinski, Marriottsville, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°; in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, seafood seasoning and garlic salt. Fold in crab. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika., Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.