Best 9 Hot Crabmeat Spread Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood appetizer? Hot crabmeat spread is the perfect dish for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party or simply want a special treat. This creamy and flavorful spread is made with fresh crabmeat, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and a variety of seasonings. It can be served hot or cold, and is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hot crabmeat spread that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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HOT CRAB DIP



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This delicious, addictive crab dip will have your family begging for more. Serve as an appetizer with onion or garlic crackers.

Provided by PONYGIRL64

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, crabmeat, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to a shallow 9x13 inch baking dish. Garnish with paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 118.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 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.

HOT CRAB SPREAD



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After my mother and sister described the hot crab sandwiches they had eaten at a San Francisco restaurant, I developed this recipe. It's become a family favorite, especially during vacations to the Oregon coast, where we can catch fresh crabs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
8 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker; add mayonnaise. Stir in cheese. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. , Stir in crab; cover and cook 1 hour longer or until heated through. Serve spread warm with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOT CRAB DIP



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Reduced fat cream cheese and sour cream are the healthy key to this creamy dip. A bit of crab boil spice, hot sauce, lemon and herbs keep it fresh tasting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), room temperature
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon crab boil spices, (recommended: Old Bay)
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces fresh crab meat, picked over for bits of shell and patted dry
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Whole-wheat crackers for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, crab boil spice, and garlic in a medium saucepan until smooth; season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Heat the cream cheese mixture over medium-low heat until warm, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in the crab, scallions, parsley and lemon juice and warm until heated through, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately.
  • Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup serving (does not include crackers): Calories 125; Total Fat 8g (Sat Fat 4g, Mono Fat 2g, Poly Fat 0.5g); Protein 11g; Carb 2g; Fiber 0g; Cholesterol 58mg; Sodium 349mg

HOT CRAB DIP (PAULA DEEN)



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I could almost taste this when I saw Paula Deen whip it up on the Food Network. Serve hot with crackers or toast points.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Crab

Time 55m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lump crabmeat, free of shells
1 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup green onion, minced (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Gently combine all ingredients in a casserole until thoroughly mixed.
  • Bake at 325°F for 40 minutes; serve hot.
  • (Will set up a bit as it cools).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 1144.8, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 35.2

HOT CRABMEAT DIP



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This is a wonderfully creamy and tasty dip, made rich with crabmeat and topped with toasted almonds. Serve it with slices of your favorite bread.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
⅓ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, milk, onion, horseradish, salt, pepper and crabmeat. Spread the mixture into a pie pan or shallow baking dish. Sprinkle almonds over the crabmeat mixture
  • Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 114.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

HOT CRAB DIP



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Satisfy hungry holiday guests with this mouthwatering crab dip from chef Emeril Lagasse's "Emeril's Potluck" cookbook. Also try:Corn Cakes with Christmas Caviar

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced scallions
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked through for shells and cartilage
1/2 cup saltine or butter cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Toast points or crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon Essence. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set vegetables aside.
  • Place cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, scallions, lemon juice, remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining tablespoon Essence in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; fold in cooked vegetables and crabmeat. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and melted butter; stir to combine. Spread breadcrumb mixture over crabmeat mixture and bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with toast points or crackers.

HOT CRAB CROSTINI



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Creamy hot crab dip tastes great on top of crunchy baguette slices. Serve it to guests in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 French baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices (24 slices)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, well drained and flaked
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, well drained
2 ounces shredded Swiss cheese (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chive and onion cream cheese spread (from 8-ounce container)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°. Place bread slices on large ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp and very light brown.
  • Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients except chives in medium bowl. Spread 1 rounded table-spoonful crabmeat mixture on each bread slice.
  • Bake about 5 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 260 mg

HOT-CRAB AND PIMIENTO-CHEESE SPREAD



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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

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 ounces extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 ounces crab meat, picked over
1/4 cup chopped pimiento (from a 4-ounce jar)
1/4 cup sliced scallions (from about 3 scallions)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Hot sauce
1 1/2 cups torn rustic bread (from 1 loaf, crust trimmed)
Endive leaves, cucumber spears, and celery sticks, for serving

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat that has been thawed.
  • Be sure to remove all of the shells and cartilage from the crab meat before using it.
  • You can use any type of mayonnaise you like in this recipe.
  • If you want a spicier spread, you can add more cayenne pepper or Old Bay seasoning.
  • Serve the crab meat spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Hot crab meat spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings. The spread can be served with crackers, bread, or vegetables. It is also a great addition to sandwiches and wraps. If you are looking for a tasty and versatile appetizer, hot crab meat spread is a great option.

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