Hot Seafood Spread
This creamy flavorful dip from Linda Doll of St. Albert, Alberta is sure to be popular at parties. “Bake it in a hollowed-out pumpernickel or white round bread loaf,” she suggests. “Serve it with bread cubes, pita bread or assorted raw veggies.” TIP: “I often used canned crab,” Linda notes.
SERVINGS
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32
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CATEGORY
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Appetizer
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
15 min. |
COOK
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50 min.
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TOTAL
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65 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup imitation crabmeat, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dill weed
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 round loaf (1-1/2 pounds) unsliced bread
- Assorted fresh vegetables
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, beat the first nine ingredients until blended. Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Cube removed bread; set aside. Fill bread shell with seafood mixture.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Cover top edges loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake 25-35 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and spread is heated through. Serve with vegetables and bread cubes. Yield: 4 cups. Editor's Note: Fat-free mayonnaise and cream cheese are not recommended for this recipe.