Best 5 Crab Cream Cheese Delight Recipes

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"Crab Cream Cheese Delight" is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, creamy texture and the perfect balance of flavors. This delectable dish is often served as an appetizer or light meal and features a combination of succulent crab, velvety cream cheese, and an array of aromatic herbs and spices. The result is a symphony of flavors that dances on the palate and leaves you craving more. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate Crab Cream Cheese Delight that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB DELIGHTS



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Have these as appetizers or a light lunch. Using English muffins and canned crab meat. You can store in freezer until ready to use, then cook them. This is also good with Clam Chowder for lunch or dinner. Enjoy!

Provided by Ellen Chirichella

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
5 ounces sharp processed cheese spread
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch garlic salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 English muffins, split in half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, cheese spread, butter or margarine, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and parsley. Mix well, and spread on English muffins. Cut the muffins into quarters and arrange them on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Broil the muffins for the last minute to get them toasted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CRAB DELIGHT



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This crab casserole is a Frankenstein creation from several different recipes from both Allrecipes.com and Recipezaar. I hope you like it as much as we do.

Provided by Hunkle

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream, divided
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 onion, minced
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 2-quart, glass baking dish.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Remove from heat and whisk in flour. Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and whisk until smooth, return to heat.
  • Add cheese and stir until creamy. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining cream. Stir in wine, paprika, crabmeat, and spinach. Season with garlic, salt, rosemary, and thyme. Mix in the onion and mushrooms.
  • Pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • Top with bread crumbs. Drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over the top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.4, Fat 63.3, SaturatedFat 38.4, Cholesterol 229.5, Sodium 1809.1, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 25.6

CRAB & CREAM CHEESE DELIGHT



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This is an easy pretty appetizer dip that I have been making for years...Very pretty during the holidays or Valentines Day..

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 ounces crabmeat, drained and flaked
12 ounces seafood cocktail sauce
fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix crab meat and cream cheese together. Spread into a 9 inch size pie pan or similiar size dish. Pour cocktail sauce over crab meat mixture to cover completely. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with assorted crackers.

CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound crabmeat, any kind, picked free of shell
8 ounces cream cheese, in large dice
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, or to taste
2 tablespoons Creole mustard or other coarse mustard
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 the crabmeat in the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/3 of the cream cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire, horseradish, mustard, 2/3 of the green onions, salt, and pepper. Puree, running the processor for about 15 seconds. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula, add 1/2 the remaining cream cheese, and puree until well blended, about 15 seconds. Stop and scrape the bowl again, add the remaining cream cheese, and process until well incorporated. Adjust seasoning. Fold in the remaining onions and crabmeat and serve as a dip. Or, to make canapes, reserve the remaining crabmeat, place the puree in a pastry bag, and pipe it onto crackers or toast points. Season the reserved crabmeat, and garnish the canapes with the crabmeat and the remaining green onions.

CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE DIP



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This creamy dip is the perfect accompaniment to any party menu. It's so delicious on crisp crackers!-Nadine McGehee, Greenville, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onion
1-1/2 teaspoons diced pimiento, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir in the green onion, pimiento, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish; mix well. Stir in crab. Place in a 1-cup serving bowl; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of cream cheese and sour cream.
  • If you don't have any crab meat, you can use imitation crab meat instead.
  • To make the dip ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, let the dip come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
  • You can also bake the dip in individual ramekins for a more elegant presentation.
  • Serve the dip with crackers, chips, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Crab cream cheese dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dip that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give crab cream cheese dip a try.

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