Best 9 Creamy Crab Spread Recipes

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Are you a seafood enthusiast with a passion for creamy and flavorful spreads? Look no further! In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for creamy crab spread, a delectable appetizer or snack that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic version or one with a unique twist, we have gathered a collection of exceptional recipes that will satisfy your cravings. From selecting the finest crab meat to mastering the art of creating a velvety smooth spread, we will guide you through each step of the process. So, prepare to indulge in the ultimate creamy crab spread experience, perfect for any occasion.

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CREAMY CRAB AND RED PEPPER SPREAD



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Sweet, tender lump crabmeat in a creamy spread with green onions and red peppers makes for an upscale appetizer spread.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 2h10m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 (8 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained
½ cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers

Steps:

  • Reserve 2 tablespoons onions. Mix remaining onions with all remaining ingredients except crackers.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Top with reserved onions. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 114.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY CRAB SPREAD



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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

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon grated onion
Assorted crackers

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.

CREAM CHEESE CRAB SPREAD WITH HOMEMADE CROSTINI



Cream Cheese Crab Spread with Homemade Crostini image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or cream cheese, softened
1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
4 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic
1 baguette, sliced into 18 rounds and toasted

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 SPREAD I



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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

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
1 (12 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
1 lemon, juiced

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

CRAB SPREAD



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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

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
Paprika
Assorted crackers or vegetables

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



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Make and share this Crab Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BelindaGA

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 1 platter

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 1/2 ounces top quality crabmeat (fresh, canned "or" frozen)
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small onion, grated
0.5 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
dried parsley flakes

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 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.

CREAM CHEESE AND CRAB SPREAD



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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

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6 ounce) package frozen crabmeat, thawed,drained,and chopped,reserving 2 tbsps. liquid
2 tablespoons minced white part green onions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4-1/3 cup sliced almonds

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

CREAMY CRAB AND RED PEPPER SPREAD



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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

2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1 can (6 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
reduced-fat round buttery crackerss

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. Frozen crab meat can be used, but it will not have as much flavor.
  • Be sure to pick through the crab meat for any pieces of shell or cartilage.
  • If you are using canned crab meat, be sure to drain it well before using.
  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise.
  • If you want a lighter spread, you can use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese and mayonnaise.
  • Add some chopped celery, onion, or green pepper for a little extra flavor and texture.
  • Season the spread to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Serve the spread chilled with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Creamy crab spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it rich and creamy or light and tangy, there is a creamy crab spread recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give creamy crab spread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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