WARM ASPARAGUS-CRAB SPREAD

Warm Asparagus-Crab Spread image

"When my children entertain, I like to help them with the cooking, and this dip is always a hit," relates Camille Wisniewski from Jackson, New Jersey. "Cashew nuts give this creamy mixture a nice crunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, sliced
2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) asparagus spears, drained and chopped
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped cashews
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, onions and jalapenos in oil until tender. Add the asparagus, crab, mayonnaise and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.