Warm Chunky Crab Spread
Elegant and easy crab and cream cheese spread flavoured with wine that is wonderful served warm.
Makes 2-1/2 cups (625 mL)
Prep time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Time to Table
35 min
Ingredients
1 pkg (250 g)
light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (50 mL)
light mayonnaise
1
clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL)
pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL)
dry white wine
2
green onions, chopped
1/4 cup (50 mL)
grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 pkg (227 g)
Clover Leaf Crab Delectables™, Flake Style, chopped, divided
2 tbsp (30 mL)
chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
- Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and pepper until smooth. Gradually beat in wine. Stir in green onions, 2 tbsp (30 mL) Parmesan cheese and half the crab.
- Spread evenly in 8” (20 cm) pie plate; sprinkle with remaining crab and Parmesan. Bake at 375°F (190°C) about 20 minutes or until bubbling. Cool slightly; sprinkle with parsley. Serve with crackers.
- Makes approx. 3 cups (750 mL)
Tips:
- For convenience, prepare this spread up to 24 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.
- Bake, uncovered, at serving time. Also great baked and served chilled.
- Instead of wine, substitute 1/2 cup (125 mL) chicken broth.
Prepared with
Nutrition
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
Per | 1 tbsp (15 mL) | |
Calories | 70 | |
Fat | 4 g | 6% |
Saturated Fat | 2 g | |
Trans Fat | 0 g | |
Saturated + Trans | 10% | |
Cholesterol | 10 mg | |
Sodium | 200 mg | 8% |
Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% |
Fibre | 0 g | |
Sugar | 2 g | |
Protein | 3 g | |
Vitamin A | 6% | |
Vitamin C | 2% | |
Calcium | 6% | |
Iron |
Claims Per Serving
- Low in Saturated Fat
- Trans Fat Free
- Low in Cholesterol
- Source of Vitamin A
- Source of Calcium
