CURRIED CRAB SPREAD

Curried Crab Spread image

At holiday time, I always have cream cheese and crabmeat on hand. In case of drop-ins, I just mix up an easy spread by adding mango chutney and spices. -Jennifer Phillips, Goffstown, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce, optional
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup mango chutney
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or chives
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon zest, curry powder, salt and, if desired, chili sauce; gently fold in crab. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer bread crumbs to a shallow bowl., Unwrap disk and press all sides into bread crumbs; place on a serving plate. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.