Crab Spread

Name: Crab Spread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 cups (8 servings).
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic; Paprika; Assorted crackers or vegetables

My family has fond memories of traveling to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. After a 12-hour drive, we'd be welcomed in the door with this special seafood spread. —Barbara Biddle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Paprika
Assorted crackers or vegetables

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. To serve chilled, cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika.
To serve warm, spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 146 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Crab Spread in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2004

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mickeycat

Dec 21, 2015

Made this as written. We have eaten it cold as well as hot. Everyone likes this and changes are not needed! Thanks for a great recipe!
rldubya

Dec 29, 2012

Delicious. Went over big at work pitch in
doctorkb

Dec 24, 2012

Used artificial crab. Much easier than picking through canned crab to get rid of cartilage, and no loss of taste/texture.One star lost for this and lack of precise warming time.Found flavour to be near perfect... Would maybe add a little Worcestershire sauce next time, but not much!
flashky

Dec 26, 2011

I SEE SOMEONE ADDED HORSE RADISH, YUM. THAT MAY DO THE TRICK. I THINK I'M NOT GOING TO WASTE IT BUT PUT IT IN SOME SOUP LIKE CLAM CHOWDER.
flashky

Dec 26, 2011

I'M SORRY. I DID NOT FIND THIS RECIPE TO HAVE MUCH FLAVOR AT ALL, UNTIL I ADDED SPICES, LIKE OLD BAY SEASONING AND CAYENNE PEPPER. I REALIZE THAT CRAB DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF FLAVOR BUT I COULDN'T TASTE SEAFOOD AT ALL, AND AFTER SPENDING 2.99 ON A TUNA SIZED CAN WASN'T WORTH IT, AGAIN, SORRY.
mzwirlein

Dec 25, 2011

Made this for Christmas and didn't last verylong.
Steve45

Dec 24, 2011

My wife made this recipe for the family on Christmas Eve, and it was hard for me to consider any other food. This dish is A. MA. ZING. Definitely going to become a regularly-made dish. :-)
crzyraysfan

Dec 11, 2011

Quick to make and delicious. My guests couldn't get enough. Definitely a keeper!
fredaevans

Dec 10, 2011

Simply put .... there will be NO left-overs.
coffeeandcream

Dec 10, 2011

i have used the fake crab and its still wonderful. glass of wine and the crab spread is a great dinner