Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 2 tablespoons dip (calculated without crackers or vegetables)
  • Calories:
  • 71
  • Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 29 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 114 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 1 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 5 g

Party Crab Dip

Nothing shaves time from party preparations like a no-fuss appetizer. Kimberly McGuire's rich and flavorful seafood spread is the perfect example. The Dunlap, Illinois reader suggests serving it with crackers or toasted bread rounds.

SERVINGS

24

CATEGORY

Lower Fat

METHOD

Microwave

PREP

15 min.

TOTAL

15 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Seafood seasoning or paprika, optional
  • Crackers and/or raw vegetables

DIRECTIONS

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the cornstarch and the wine or broth until smooth. Add cream cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45-75 seconds longer or until smooth and slightly thickened.
    Stir in the crab, cream, parsley and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Add cheddar cheese; heat 45-60 seconds longer. Stir until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired. Serve with crackers and vegetables. Yield: about 3 cups.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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