Best 20 Crab Spread Recipes
Crab spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or even a meal. Made with fresh or canned crab meat, this creamy and flavorful spread is easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Whether you prefer a simple crab spread or one with a variety of add-ins such as vegetables, herbs, and spices, there is a recipe out there for everyone. Serve crab spread on crackers, bread, or vegetables, or use it as a filling for sandwiches and wraps. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, crab spread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRAB SPREAD
My family has fond memories of traveling to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. After a 12-hour drive, we'd be welcomed in the door with this special seafood spread. -Barbara Biddle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups (8 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CRAB SPREAD
Make and share this Crab Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BelindaGA
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 1 platter
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
CRAB SPREAD I
An easy, but filling appetizer for your next party. Serve with small serving knife over assorted crackers.
Provided by L. Gerken
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cream cheese on large plate. Cover with crabmeat, squeeze juice of one lemon over the crabmeat. Pour cocktail sauce over top of the entire concoction.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1324.6 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
ARTICHOKE AND CRAB SPREAD
I bought a similar spread at the grocery store a while back, and I thought that I could do it better and cheaper myself. You can use imitation crab, instead of the real thing if you like. I use cooked and frozen artichoke hearts or you can buy fresh artichokes, and cook the hearts up yourself.
Provided by Joanne
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place artichoke hearts, crab, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until chopped fairly small. Add cream cheese and puree until smooth.
- Pour dip into a non-metallic bowl, and chill for 1 hour.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 152.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD
For a warm and winning appetizer, Suzanne Zick of Maiden, North Carolina serves this special cracker spread. It's rich tasting and easy to whip up with convenient canned crab.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield about 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and paprika until smooth. Gradually add the cream, milk and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the crab, mushrooms and chives; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted., Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CURRIED CRAB SPREAD
At holiday time, I always have cream cheese and crabmeat on hand. In case of drop-ins, I just mix up an easy spread by adding mango chutney and spices. -Jennifer Phillips, Goffstown, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon zest, curry powder, salt and, if desired, chili sauce; gently fold in crab. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer bread crumbs to a shallow bowl., Unwrap disk and press all sides into bread crumbs; place on a serving plate. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CREAMY CRAB SPREAD
This spread is so good, we never have leftovers. It's ideal for busy days because it's ready in a jiffy. -Norma Reynolds, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and ketchup; beat until smooth. Stir in the crab and onion. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CRAB SPREAD II
This is a very simple, and inexpensive crab, cream cheese and sour cream dip. You can make this dip the night before and serve it the next day.
Provided by JANKS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 13
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, crab meat, lemon juice and garlic salt. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 241.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
CRAB SALAD CHEESE BALL OR SPREAD
Peppers and celery give this cheese ball a nice crunch. It's impressive enough to serve at a dinner party, or simple enough to enjoy on game day. Quick & easy this is guaranteed to be a hit!
Provided by Judy Garcia
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients; shape into one or two balls and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.
HOT-CRAB AND PIMIENTO-CHEESE SPREAD
Chock-full of crab and topped with chunks of rustic bread, this irresistible spread is substantial and hearty. Offer a knife for slathering it onto cut vegetables.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mash cream cheese in a bowl until very soft. Add cheddar and 1/2 cup mayonnaise and stir to combine. Stir in crab, pimiento, scallions, lemon juice, salt, and hot sauce to taste. Spoon mixture into two 14-ounce baking dishes, dividing evenly.
- Stir together torn bread and remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Top spread with bread mixture, dividing evenly. Bake on a baking sheet until golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately with vegetables.
LAYERED CRAB SPREAD
I'm always requested to bring this quick, easy appetizer to holiday gatherings. It's a little spicier than other crab spreads!
Provided by Tina
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion. Stir in the parsley. Spread the mixture evenly on a large serving platter. Layer with desired amount of chili sauce. Top with crabmeat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least two hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CAJUN CRAB SPREAD (USING IMITATION CRAB)
This is one of my favorite snacks. It can be served with crackers, or I like to eat it with the big corn chips (Scoops) or serve it in jumbo pasta shells. It's easily doubled if you want to use a whole brick of cream cheese and a pound of imitation crabmeat. This is fairly chunky; if you want it to be more spreadable, increase the amount of cream cheese/mayonnaise. Cook time is chill time.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Crab
Time 3h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder and ground red pepper with an electric mixer on medium speed till well combined.
- Stir in the imitation crab, chopped tomato and green onions.
- Cover and chill for 3-24 hours.
ARTICHOKE CRAB SPREAD (FOR THE CROCK POT)
This is a great tasting dip that can be put together quickly. It has a thick spread consistency, but can easily be thinned with milk for dip with chips based on personal preference.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Spreads
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray inside of 1-3 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Place all ingredients except crackers in cooker.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or on high setting for 30 to 45 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Stir until cheese is smooth.
- Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from burning. Turn to low heat setting and hold for up to 3 hours.
- Serve with crackers.
CRAB AND CHEESE SPREAD
Serve this creamy cheese and crab spread on crackers, or use it as a dip for breadsticks and veggies. You can also use shrimp instead of the crab.
Provided by LINDY LESSARD
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Stir in the green onions and crabmeat. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.
- When ready to serve, top with cocktail sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
EASY CRAB COCKTAIL SPREAD
Make and share this Easy Crab Cocktail Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place cream cheese on plate.
- Pour cocktail sauce over cheese.
- Place the crabmeat on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
WARM ASPARAGUS-CRAB SPREAD
"When my children entertain, I like to help them with the cooking, and this dip is always a hit," relates Camille Wisniewski from Jackson, New Jersey. "Cashew nuts give this creamy mixture a nice crunch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the red pepper, onions and jalapenos in oil until tender. Add the asparagus, crab, mayonnaise and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cashews. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SEAFOOD SALAD/CRAB SALAD SPREAD
This is an awesome and delicious appetizer for a last minute preparation/invitation for a party or picnic. Or make ahead for your pre-planned gathering. Chill until served.
Provided by TheDancingCook
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese and seafood salad.
- On a dinner sized plate, mold mixture into a ring, leaving room on outside of ring for crackers.
- Pour cocktail sauce in the middle of ring.
- Chill until served.
- Arrange cracker assortment around plate, outside of salad ring.
CRAB-EGG CRACKER SPREAD
This chunky spread always disappears in a twinkling at holiday gatherings. With plenty of crabmeat, hard-cooked eggs and a touch of hot sauce, its hearty kick goes great with crackers, chips or veggies. It was one of my father's very favorite appetizers. -Peggy West Geaorgetown, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in the crab and eggs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
SPICY HOT CRAB SPREAD
This hot crab-flavored spread is a spicy twist on the usual crab spreads. Pepperjack cheese and jalapenos will heat things up at your next party! Serve with crackers.
Provided by Janie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the imitation crabmeat, garlic, jalapeno peppers, pepperjack cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and salt.
- Transfer imitation crabmeat mixture to the baking dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 174.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
SLOW-COOKER ARTICHOKE-CRAB SPREAD
Impress them with a restaurant-style creamy artichoke-crab spread in your slow cooker. No one needs to know it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place all ingredients except bread.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Stir until cheese is smooth.
- Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from scorching. Serve with bread slices. Spread can be kept warm on Low heat setting up to 3 hours; stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. Frozen crab meat can also be used, but it should be thawed completely before using.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab meat. Overcooked crab meat will be tough and chewy.
- Add a variety of ingredients to your crab spread to give it a unique flavor. Some popular additions include celery, onion, red pepper, and Old Bay seasoning.
- Serve crab spread on crackers, bread, or vegetables. It can also be used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
- Crab spread can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Crab spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its creamy texture and delicate flavor, crab spread is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for an easy and impressive appetizer, give crab spread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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