Creamy Crab Dip Recipe

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“This irresistible dip, served warm, never fails to gather guests around the bowl with veggies and crackers in hand. It's been a staple on my appetizer table for over 20 years.” —Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

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Creamy Crab Dip Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 13 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Paprika
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Stir in crab and 2 tablespoons parsley; heat through.
Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds, paprika and remaining parsley. Serve warm with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 3-1/4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup (calculated without crackers) equals 197 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 224 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Crab Dip in Country Woman December/January 2009, p26