MICROWAVE CRAB DIP

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Make and share this Microwave Crab Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
seafood seasoning (optional) or paprika (optional)
crackers or raw vegetables

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cornstarch and the broth until smooth.
  • Add cream cheese.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir.
  • Microwave 45-75 seconds longer or until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the crab, cream, parsley and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir.
  • Add cheddar cheese and heat 45-60 seconds longer.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired.
  • Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.3, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 174, Sodium 1593.5, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 37

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