Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is known for crabs, and they’re a big favorite of ours. When fresh crabmeat is available, we’ll use it in this dip, but canned works just as well. This appetizer is nice for any holiday or gathering.
Warm Crab Dip
Warm Crab Dip
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
2-1/4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sherry, optional
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
- Assorted crackers or baked pita chips
Directions
- In a large heavy saucepan, heat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and sherry if desired over low heat, stirring often. Stir in crab and onion; heat through. Serve warm with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
1/4 cup: 197 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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