PARTY CRAB DIP

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Nothing shaves time from party preparations like a no-fuss appetizer. Kimberly McGuire's rich and flavorful seafood spread is the perfect example. The Dunlap, Illinois reader suggests serving it with crackers or toasted bread rounds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 cans (6 ounces each) 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 or paprika, optional
Crackers and/or raw vegetables

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cornstarch and the wine or broth until smooth. Add cream cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; 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; stir. Add cheddar cheese; 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 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.