Cajun Crab Spread Using Imitation Crab Food

CAJUN CRAB DIP

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I was looking for a recipe similar to the dip we purchase at the grocery store. This is fairly close. Be careful your Cajun Seasoning is not too salty.

Provided by Annas Mom

Categories Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 lb imitation crabmeat
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Cajun Seasoning, garlic and Italian Seasoning in processor or with electric mixer.
Gently fold in cheddar cheese, onions and crab.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours and adjust seasonings as desired.

SPICY CRAB DIP

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With cayenne pepper and hot sauce (both optional), this delicious dip doubles up on the heat. Chock-full of crabmeat, this appetizer feels special, yet it only takes minutes to prepare. -Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine or white grape juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in crab; mix well. , Cover and microwave on high until bubbly, 2-3 minutes. Serve warm with crackers or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NEW ORLEANS CRAB SPREAD

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A light and easy, creamy crab dip with cajun seasoning, celery, garlic and bell pepper. This is great served with bagel chips or just crackers. Cook time is chill time. From Pampered Chef.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories Spreads

Time 3h10m

Yield 2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (Neufchatel)
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed (or finely minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
crackers (for dipping) or toasted bread (for dipping)

Steps:

Place cream cheese in medium microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until softened.
Add mayonnaise and shisk until smooth.
Chop crabmeat, celery and green pepper then add to bowl.
Stir in pressed garlic and cajun seasoning, mix well.
Cover and refrigerate 3 hours to let flavors blend.
Serve with toasted bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 268.5, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.4

CRAB SPREAD

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Make and share this Crab Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BelindaGA

Categories Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 1/2 ounces top quality crabmeat (fresh, canned "or" frozen)
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small onion, grated
0.5 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
dried parsley flakes

Steps:

Whip cream cheese with mixer.
Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise and onion; mix well.
Spread evenly on a serving platter.
Spread 1/2 bottle chili sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
Flake drained crabmeat over the top.
Sprinkle with dried parley flakes.
Serve with Frito scoops or with crackers as a spread.