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

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

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.

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Ekeh Chigozie

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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

B Mehmeti

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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!

Lizzy Koukoura

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This is a delicious and easy-to-make spread. I will definitely be making it again.

Md Nayan Ali

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I'm not a big fan of pimiento cheese, but I loved this spread. The crab and pimiento cheese flavors complement each other perfectly.

Rami Alariqi

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer.

Oosha Kenny

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I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!

Aleena Hamza

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This spread is delicious! It's creamy, cheesy, and has just the right amount of heat. I highly recommend it.

Nadia Marko

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit at parties.

Bara katar

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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

naubrey makubele

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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!

Qaisar Abbas Rahber

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This is the best crab and pimiento cheese spread I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Bulbul Hossain

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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pimiento cheese, but I'm glad I did. The crab and pimiento cheese flavors complement each other perfectly. It's also really easy to make.

Asante Alain

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I've made this spread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's creamy, cheesy, and has just the right amount of heat. I highly recommend it!