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A mid century setting with crab dip on a flame red tricorne plate.

Cream Cheese Crab Dip

Nancy Blackstone
This recipe is quick to whip up and not overly filling before dinner. The red sauce with a green parsley garnish makes it perfect to serve during the holidays
4.60 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup chili sauce
  • 4.25 ounces canned crab meat drained
  • Parsley for garnish
  • Crackers for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, minced onion and lemon juice with an electric mixer until smooth. 
  • Using a flat spatula, spread the cream cheese mixture on a platter, then cover it with chili sauce.
  • Sprinkle crab meat over the top and garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers

Notes

You can use substitute a can of small shrimp for the crab meat if you prefer 

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 671mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 619IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas, crab, crab dip, dip, Holiday, seafood
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