CRAB DIP TO MAKE AHEAD

Crab Dip to Make Ahead image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb cooked crab meat or 6 ounce can, drained well
8 oz package cream cheese, cut into chunks
10 3/4 oz can cream of shrimp or cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin- 1 packet
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c sliced green onions
1/2 c chopped celery
serve with assorted crackers

Steps:

1. Light oil a 4 cup bowl or mold, if you desire and set aside. Carefully clean the crab meat or any shells or cartilage.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese and undiluted soup; stir until well blended. Sprinkle gelatin over mixture; stir until well blended. Stir in mayonnaise until mixed in.Don't let mixture boil. Remove from heat. Stir in onions and celery to distribute evenly.
3. Pour crab mixture into the prepared bowl or mold and chill at least 6 hours or overnight. To serve spoon onto serving plate and sprinkle with Old Bay seafood seasoning and a lemon twist.
4. If using a mold: To unmold, dip mold into warm water, being careful not to let water get into mold. Invert onto a serving plater and serve as above with assorted crackers.