DUNGENESS CRAB DIP

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This crab dip is so flavorful and easy to prepare. It can be made ahead of time and baked later. It is good served either hot or cold with peppered toasted French bread. This wonderful recipe was found on a beautiful website: www.finedinings.com

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 1 Cup, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
5 ounces fresh dungeness crabmeat
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
1 loaf French bread
butter, melted
coarsely ground cracked peppercorn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
  • Slice the French bread very thinly into 1/4-inch slices, cut each slice into two pieces, place on a baking sheet and brush each slice with melted butter; add the cracked pepper, pressing to adhere; place under the broiler for approximately 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted; Turn each slice over and toast the other side for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted; Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a rack.
  • In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, crab, Parmesan, cayenne and salt; mix well; Lightly butter two 4 oz. (1/2 cup) ramekins, fill each ramekin with the crab mixture (This can be done ahead of time, covered and refrigerated until ready to bake).
  • When ready to serve, bake for approximately 20 - 22 minutes until top is bubbly and starting to turn brown; Place on a plate with a pate knife and the toasted bread and serve.
  • Makes approximately 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 494.7, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.2

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