Hot & Rich Crab Dip Recipe

Rich and creamy, this hot crab dip is an elegant addition to any celebration. It can be made up to 2 days in advance; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Before cooking, allow the crab mixture to return to room temperature.

Serve with toasted croutes made from a French baguette, or spread on your favorite crackers. There won't be any leftovers when you serve this tasty hors d'oeuvre at your next party!

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 3 Hours

20 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk

1/3 cup salsa

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed

2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked

1 cup thinly sliced green onions

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

Assorted crackers

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine milk and salsa. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese, crab, onions and chilies. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Serve with crackers. Yield: about 5 cups.

Nutritional Analysis:

• One 1/4-cup serving (prepared with fat-free milk and reduced-fat cream cheese; calculated without crackers) equals 80 calories, 3 g fat (0 saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 385 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.