Fiesta Crab Dip Recipe

Rating 4

This mild, fresh-tasting crab dip tempts taste buds. Patricia Walls often fixes a batch in her Aurora, Minnesota kitchen.

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Fiesta Crab Dip Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup picante sauce
  • 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
  • 2 tablespoons diced fresh tomato
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips, assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and picante sauce until blended. Add the crab, cheese and onions and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the olives, tomato and cilantro. Serve with the chips, crackers or vegetables. Yield: 3 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 63 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 158 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Fiesta Crab Dip in Taste of Home December/January 2000, p8

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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2013 by carol58d

I goofed and put a whole tomato in the dip and didn't have green onions. It was ok but needs something extra for some kick.

Reviewed on May. 29, 2011 by parksville

Made a half portion for four people and it was plenty. Very good and will make again.

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2010 by Starrygrneyez

Fabulous!

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by bookworm64

Always a winner! I make this regularly and my friends all love it and request the recipe!

 
 

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