In the culinary world, cream cheese crab salad spread stands as a beacon of creamy delight. With its delicate blend of velvety cream cheese, succulent crab meat, and a symphony of seasonings, this delectable spread has captured the hearts of gourmands far and wide. Whether served as an elegant appetizer on crisp crackers, a delightful filling for sandwiches and wraps, or an indulgent topping for bagels and toast, this culinary masterpiece elevates any occasion to a moment of pure bliss. As we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for cream cheese crab salad spread, let us savor the intricacies of this beloved dish and uncover the secrets to crafting the perfect spread that will tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CREAM CHEESE CRAB SPREAD WITH HOMEMADE CROSTINI
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 18 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the cream cheese and all but 1/2 cup of the crabmeat in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll into an 8-inch log and refrigerate until firmed up slightly, about 1 hour. Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup crabmeat until serving.
- Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking.
- Place the log on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over it, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl to serve on the side. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crabmeat on top and garnish with the chives. Rub the garlic onto one side of each slice of bread and arrange the bread on the serving platter.
CRAB SALAD WITH CREAM CHEESE
This recipe is made with imitation crab salad and is great on croissants. It is different from the usual crab salad as it is made with cream cheese. Very easy, we take crackers and eat it while boating all the time!
Provided by Amber C.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put crab meat in a mixing bowl and stir until crab has shredded into small pieces.
- Add cream cheese, mix until well combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients, mix until well combined.
- Place in fridge until cold.
- Serve cold on croissants, crackers, bread etc!
- *The salad will not have big pieces of crab, when mixing it breaks it down*.
CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE DIP
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, sherry, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in the crabmeat and chives. Top with additional chives.
CREAMY CRAB AND RED PEPPER SPREAD
Get your appetizer on with our Creamy Crab and Red Pepper Spread. Sweet, tender lump crabmeat in a creamy spread with green onions and red peppers makes for an upscale Creamy Crab and Red Pepper Spread.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Appetizers & Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 18 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 5 crackers each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Reserve 2 Tbsp. onions. Mix remaining onions with all remaining ingredients except crackers.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Top with reserved onions. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g
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
CREAM CHEESE AND CRAB SPREAD
Cream cheese and crab are two of my favorite ingredients. I would use chipotle as the hot pepper sauce. The servings yield is for cracker appetizer size.
Provided by Mexi-Rosie
Categories Spreads
Time 40m
Yield 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In mixer, beat until creamy: cheese, reserved liquid, onion, lemon juice, salt and hot pepper sauce.
- Stir in crab meat.
- Turn into shallow greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake uncovered in preheated 350° F oven 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Serve hot as a spread on bread rounds or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.9, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 59, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.8
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.
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.
CLASSIC CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD
This is one of my favorites. I picked up the recipe when I worked at an IGA supermarket where it was the best seller at the salad bar. It's sure to be a favorite with anyone who likes seafood.
Provided by melimel_86
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the crabmeat, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, and onion into a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, dill, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 434.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality crab meat for the best flavor. Fresh or frozen crab meat can be used, but be sure to thaw frozen crab meat before using.
- If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute finely chopped green onions or red onion.
- Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture for a brighter flavor.
- For a spicier spread, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or Old Bay seasoning to the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve the crab salad spread on crackers, bread, or bagel chips. It can also be used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Conclusion:
Cream cheese crab salad spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying spread that everyone will love.
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