HOT CRAB SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

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Categories     Shellfish     Tomato     Bake

Yield serves 10-15

Number Of Ingredients 14

Hot Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip
1 lb can lump crab (phillips)
3 - 10oz chopped spinach frozen
12 oz can artichoke hearts
4 1/2 cups milk
8oz velvetta cheese
8oz cheddar cheese
1 1/2 montery jack cheese divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground mustard
5 tablespoons butter
3/8 cup flour
1/2 med yellow onion ( finely chopped )

Steps:

  • Thaw spinach and drain very well! Heat milk and all spices on med. heat ( do not boil) Reduce heat and simmer Sautee onion and 1 tablespoon butter until translucent about 8 min. Add to milk mixture Melt remaining butter and add flour , making a rue , about 3-4 min Add to milk mixture on low heat Add cheese. Velvetta, Cheddar and 1/2 cup Mont. Jack Keep on very low heat careful not to burn, stir until melted Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes Drain artichokes and cut into small pieces Add spinach and artichokes to mixture and blend well Finally,add lump crab with large spoon. Fold in gentely. Pour into 11x9x2 cassarole pan and top with remaining mont jack cheese Bake at 350 degrees 12-15 minutes

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