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WARM MEXICAN CRAB DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 oz. bag Mission® Tortilla Strips Chips
2 tbsp. Butter
1/2 cup Yellow onion, minced
1 each Jalapeno pepper, minced
8 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Sour cream
8 oz. Lump crab meat, canned, drained
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Chili powder
1/4 tsp. Ground cumin
1 tsp. Mexican hot sauce
2 tbsp. Cilantro, chopped
1 cup, divided Cheddar cheese, grated
2 tsp. Fresh lime juice
As needed Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a shallow 1½ quart casserole dish. 2. In a medium skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and jalapeno and saute for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and set aside. 3. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, place the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream and blend together until smooth. Using a spatula, fold in the crab meat, salt, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, cilantro, lime juice and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Fold in the onions and jalapeno. 4. Transfer the dip to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Top with cilantro and serve warm with tortilla chips.

WARM MEXICAN CRAB DIP



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Make and share this Warm Mexican Crab Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup light beer
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package pasturized process cheese (Velveeta)
1 lb lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shell
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the beer and cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Stir in the cream, cream cheese, and Velveeta, whisking until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in lime juice, green onion, cilantro, and chili powder, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt, black pepper, cayenne, and cumin, stirring to blend well.
  • Gently stir in crab meat, being careful to not break it up a great deal. Transfer to serving bowl. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 999.7, Fat 82.7, SaturatedFat 49.3, Cholesterol 347.8, Sodium 1783.3, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 44.7

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