Spicy Crab Spread Food

CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Stir in mayo, sour cream, garlic, green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, Worcestershire, and lemon juice.
• Add ¾ cup cheddar cheese and hot sauce and mix until smooth. Stir in crab meat.
• Spread into a 9″ pie dish or similar size baking pan and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
• Serve warm, with slices of sourdough bread, crackers, tortilla chips or chopped cold veggies.
• Leftover crab dip will keep, stored covered in the fridge, for up to 5 days. Rewarm in the microwave.

SPICY CRAB DIP

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.

SPICY CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet or 1-quart baking dish with butter.
• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shallot, chives, garlic, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Stir until well combined. Add the crabmeat and gently stir until just combined, trying to not break up the large lumps. Season with pepper to taste.
• Scrape into the prepared skillet and smooth the top. Sprinkle the ground butter crackers and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan on top.
• Bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with ground cayenne, hot sauce and chives. Serve with baguette, celery sticks, carrots, additional crackers and more hot sauce.

SPICY CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Blend cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise well (I use a hand mixer to get it super smooth).
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Allow to chill for at least a half hour before serving to give the flavors a chance to blend together.
• Serve with your favorite crackers or crostini.
• This is also good made with either tuna or smoked salmon (could probably also use canned salmon, but I've never tried it that way).
• Dip could be warmed in a 350 degree oven if a warm dip is preferred.

CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• 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.